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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The approach could bridge that gap, offering a scalable solution that combines high performance with long-term resilience.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
His approach emphasized scalable systems and strong operational frameworks, principles that now underpin BioLife Science.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
As Gates often notes, innovation is what turns promising ideas into scalable solutions that can reach millions of people.
—Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
As big tech firms, governments, and investors pour money into building scalable quantum machines, jobs in the now-niche sector are expected to grow.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
His approach emphasized scalable systems and strong operational frameworks, principles that now underpin BioLife Science.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
As Gates often notes, innovation is what turns promising ideas into scalable solutions that can reach millions of people.
—Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
As big tech firms, governments, and investors pour money into building scalable quantum machines, jobs in the now-niche sector are expected to grow.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 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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