scalable
adjective
scal·able
ˈskā-lə-bəl 
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand
a scalable computer network
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This demonstrates that the precious metal-free and therefore highly scalable electrode technology is more efficient than the significantly more complex solutions based on expensive and critical precious metals, as per the release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
He’ll be tasked with defining and driving the brand’s next growth chapter, to increase bottom-line profitability and develop a scalable operating model, Sourcing Journal’s sister publication reported.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
For investors, the adaptability of warehouse formats supports multi-jurisdiction deployment, making the Panattoni model highly scalable.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Englishman John French developed a scalable industrial method of production in 1651, although other peoples were already well on their way with production before this—for example, the Irish were distilling whiskey in 1405.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
He’ll be tasked with defining and driving the brand’s next growth chapter, to increase bottom-line profitability and develop a scalable operating model, Sourcing Journal’s sister publication reported.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
For investors, the adaptability of warehouse formats supports multi-jurisdiction deployment, making the Panattoni model highly scalable.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Englishman John French developed a scalable industrial method of production in 1651, although other peoples were already well on their way with production before this—for example, the Irish were distilling whiskey in 1405.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
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scalable
adjective
scal·able
ˈskā-lə-bəl
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or improved on demand
a scalable computer network
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