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

Outright landfill bans on composite waste in nations like Germany and Austria make finding scalable alternative processing methods an imperative for the renewable energy sector. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Meeting this need will require continued investment from network providers in the infrastructure and capabilities needed to deliver scalable, resilient connectivity. — Kapil Kumar Jain, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026

For Drew Baldwin, head of Prentiss Media, founder of Tubefilter and creator of the Streamy Awards, the next stage of growth will depend on whether creators can evolve from individual personalities into scalable media businesses. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

For Arvind, the Varanasi facility is ultimately a bet on whether modern, scalable garment manufacturing can deliver both commercial returns and a broader economic dividend. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 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