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 noun

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Unveiled at the Series Mania Forum on Wednesday, the slate, drawn from the Serial Bridges Asia workshop and the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), underscores a pipeline increasingly geared toward globally scalable storytelling, spanning partnerships across Europe and Southeast Asia. Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026 In the food service sector, where speed, consistency, as well as labor availability are critical, humanoid robots could offer a scalable solution. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026 In Southeast Asia, this is exemplified by EDENA’s aim to structure the digital migration of national assets, establishing a scalable institutional precedent for the firm’s global pipeline. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 American Airlines and Google said the tool could be one of the most cost-effective, scalable climate solutions available in aviation now. ABC News, 19 Mar. 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 noun

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