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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Addressing issues requires a nuanced and scalable approach that balances community safety with the integrity of user experience.
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Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Mergers like this one make U.S. companies more competitive, make money for millions of American shareholders, and make our companies scalable to compete with European, Japanese and Chinese rivals.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
By storing power in carbon dioxide and releasing it on demand, this new battery model offers a cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable solution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
SMRs produce less power than larger, traditional nuclear plants, but the industry hopes factory assembly could lend itself to more affordable and scalable deployment.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
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Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Mergers like this one make U.S. companies more competitive, make money for millions of American shareholders, and make our companies scalable to compete with European, Japanese and Chinese rivals.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
By storing power in carbon dioxide and releasing it on demand, this new battery model offers a cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable solution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
SMRs produce less power than larger, traditional nuclear plants, but the industry hopes factory assembly could lend itself to more affordable and scalable deployment.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 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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