small-scale

• Se dit de quelque chose de taille, d'ampleur ou de portée limitée, souvent à une échelle réduite ou locale.

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.

   De petite envergure

   • 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.

   Synonymescompactlimitedlocalizedminiatureminormodestrestrictedsmall

   Antonymescomprehensiveextensivegrandlarge-scalemajorvast

2. Drawn or created on a small scaleB2formal

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

   réduit (à petite échelle)

   • 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.

   Synonymescompactminiminiaturereduced

   Antonymesfull-scalelarge-scalelife-size