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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Yet few businesses are effectively capturing this data in a systematic, scalable way, even as stakeholders demand proof of outcomes. Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Offering the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace, Insperity is defined by an unrivaled breadth and depth of services and level of care. Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Supporting parents is one of the most cost-effective, scalable interventions society has. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025 Build operations that are not only sustainable but scalable. Essence, 19 Aug. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scalable. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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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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