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 company says scalable production has become increasingly important as autonomous aircraft move from experimental programs toward operational deployment. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

To meet these demands, software platforms have dominated the market by offering scalable databases and cloud-native tracking. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

To keep the exercises scalable for different fitness levels, modifications are noted where applicable. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

But a lengthy rollout raises questions about whether the model can become a scalable solution to the state’s housing crisis — the sale comes more than two years after the state made such transactions possible. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 July 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