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

The goal is to maintain intimacy and transparency within a scalable structure. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026

The company expects the system’s scalable design to address future Department of War requirements. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

This limitation likely means that the technique won't be scalable in the wild, according to Collins. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

The strategy there is to have the key flagship locations in key cities, but then create more of a scalable Webster store format, which can maybe go to second-tier cities, which hopefully will start to launch next year. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 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