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

Their system, called ArrayLink, could dramatically increase satellite data capacity while making ground stations cheaper, easier to deploy, and far more scalable. —New Atlas, 30 May 2026

Oleksandr Shatrovsky, a drone operator with Ukraine’s 60th Mechanized Brigade, told me the technology already exists to make such operations more scalable. —David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

The goal of the EU project is to make salt marsh reconstruction scalable. —ABC News, 30 May 2026

The team also includes Luna Innovations, contributing its novel material development capabilities, to advance a solution that aligns with DARPA’s vision for more flexible, scalable missile propulsion, as per the release. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 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