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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Though successful, this is not a scalable approach for the global population of people affected by this disease, Dutta says.
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When integrated with the EH216-S fleet for shorter flights, the VT35 could anchor a scalable low-altitude transportation network connecting city centers directly.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Though successful, this is not a scalable approach for the global population of people affected by this disease, Dutta says.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
When integrated with the EH216-S fleet for shorter flights, the VT35 could anchor a scalable low-altitude transportation network connecting city centers directly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Regulation, while costly in the short term, created the infrastructure for scalable, sustainable businesses.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
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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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