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

scalability

ˌskā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of scalable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the company said its priority is building a healthy and scalable business. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

If each new customer requires custom prompts, integrations, human tuning or services, revenue may be growing, but the model is not yet scalable. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The qualification establishes the company as a scalable source for the component. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scalable

• available
• unsalable
• bailable
• mailable
• salable
• saleable
• bioavailable
• unassailable
• unavailable

Kids Definition

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

scalability

ˌskā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun