small scale
Modest in extent
Small scale describes something limited in size, scope, or extent.
A small-scale operation involves modest resources; a small-scale map covers a large area with little detail (the ratio of map to territory is small).
The phrase often distinguishes local or modest efforts from larger ones: small-scale farming, small-scale production.
Opposite of large scale.
- mom-and-popSmall owner-operated enterprise
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- tinyExtremely small in size
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- cottage industrySmall home-based business
micro · compact · grassroots · farmer's market · localized · craft beer · boutique · limited · limited edition · artisanal · modest · petite · little · miniscule · handcrafted · diminutive · niche market · nanoscale
small scaleindustrial scale
Production-level magnitude
large-scale production · mass-produced · mass production · mass market · heavy industry
small scaleglobal
Relating to entire world
worldwide · macro · national · international · widespread
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