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scalable


scal·able

adj \ˈskā-lə-bəl\

Definition of SCALABLE

1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand <a scalable computer network>
— scal·abil·i·ty \ˌskā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
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First Known Use of SCALABLE

circa 1580

Other Computer-Related Terms

adware, flash, kludge, phishing, recursive, router

Rhymes with SCALABLE

bailable, mailable, sailable, salable

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