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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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
This new technique offers a scalable, green alternative for various industries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
The objective stayed the same but the solution was less risky and more scalable.
—Danny Werfel, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Electric flight is becoming practical, scalable and much harder to ignore.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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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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