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

Furthermore, the system is scalable to continuous operation and megawatt (MW)-scale applications, highlighting its potential as a practical technology for industrial deployment, as per the release. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026

Financial planning and analysis Any scalable accounting software should include powerful financial planning and analysis tools. —Dana Miranda, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026

The Buldak Crawl was designed to encourage movement, discovery, and real-time participation, turning individual tasting moments into scalable, shareable experiences that extend far beyond the festival grounds. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026

But despite huge investment over decades, none of these technologies have proven to be financially viable or scalable. —Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 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