small-scale

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Größe, Umfang oder Ausmaß begrenzt ist; oft in kleinem Rahmen oder mit geringer Reichweite.

Describes something that is limited in size, scope, or extent.

1. Limited in size or scopeB2formal

   Relating to something that is relatively small in size, extent, or capacity.

   Kleinmaßstab

   • They started a small-scale business selling handmade crafts.
   • The project was only a small-scale trial of the new system.
   • Small-scale farming often relies on family labor.

   Synonymecompactlimitedlocalizedminiatureminormodestrestrictedsmall

   Antonymecomprehensiveextensivegrandlarge-scalemajorvast

2. Drawn or created on a small scaleB2formal

   Represented or created in a reduced size compared to the original.

   Kleinmaßstäblich

   • The architect presented a small-scale model of the building.
   • The map is drawn on a small scale, showing only major roads.
   • Small-scale drawings are useful for initial design concepts.

   Synonymecompactminiminiaturereduced

   Antonymefull-scalelarge-scalelife-size