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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This progress marks a significant shift in the effort to replace aging fossil-fuel infrastructure with small modular reactor technology, providing a scalable template for clean energy transitions worldwide.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The multibillion-dollar project is scalable to 5 gigawatts and could start coming online as early as late 2027.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In a panel focused on fashion and beauty philanthropy, executives from Macy’s, Kate Spade and Mac Cosmetics stressed the need to move beyond one-off charitable efforts toward scalable, long-term impact embedded in operations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
After all, Charles and Ray had based both furniture and residential designs on a scalable grid system, with modularity and off-the-shelf components in mind.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The multibillion-dollar project is scalable to 5 gigawatts and could start coming online as early as late 2027.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In a panel focused on fashion and beauty philanthropy, executives from Macy’s, Kate Spade and Mac Cosmetics stressed the need to move beyond one-off charitable efforts toward scalable, long-term impact embedded in operations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
After all, Charles and Ray had based both furniture and residential designs on a scalable grid system, with modularity and off-the-shelf components in mind.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 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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