scalable

adjective

scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability
ˌskā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce scalable (audio)
noun

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According to Albany, these capabilities could help move advanced composite designs from development into scalable manufacturing. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 My focus has never been on making my Instagram the center of a scalable mass conversation. — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 When Diaconu first entered a business fundraising competition, people questioned whether repair as a business was scalable and durable. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 But Berman is confident that the bespoke process of making an individualized mRNA cancer vaccine for each patient is both scalable and potentially affordable. — Alice Park, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scalable

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First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scalable was circa 1580

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scalable

adjective
scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or improved on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability
ˌskā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce scalable (audio)
noun
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