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 work was led by scientists from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the Shanghai Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, who describe the method as simpler, more scalable, and potentially more clinically relevant.
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The company argues that scalable AC charging, not megawatt DC hubs, will shape the real future of EV charging, especially for homes, apartments, and fleets where dwell time is long and installation costs matter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
For many health-care startups, selling pills and products is tidier than the comprehensive forms of care offered at traditional medical practices; writing prescriptions is more scalable than building relationships.
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Varian's approach combines innovative technologies, scalable education programs, and clinical services that adapt to local needs.
—CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The company argues that scalable AC charging, not megawatt DC hubs, will shape the real future of EV charging, especially for homes, apartments, and fleets where dwell time is long and installation costs matter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
For many health-care startups, selling pills and products is tidier than the comprehensive forms of care offered at traditional medical practices; writing prescriptions is more scalable than building relationships.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Varian's approach combines innovative technologies, scalable education programs, and clinical services that adapt to local needs.
—CBS News, 17 Dec. 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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