ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
1.
a. : small in scope ; especially : having a small output or product
a small-scale pilot plant
small-scale farms
b. : occupied with or engaged in a small-scale operation
a small-scale retailer
2. of a map : having a scale (as one inch to 25 miles) that permits plotting of comparatively little detail — compare large-scale