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 scalable technology promises to be a dependable, long-term resource that converts contaminated sources into potable water.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
In addition to being faster and scalable, fiber doesn’t hide metals worth extracting and reselling.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
With annual revenues topping 3 trillion yen, Uniqlo is positioning itself to lead its supply chain toward scalable solutions.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Think of what will happen if easily scalable AI systems commoditize human intelligence?
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
In addition to being faster and scalable, fiber doesn’t hide metals worth extracting and reselling.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
With annual revenues topping 3 trillion yen, Uniqlo is positioning itself to lead its supply chain toward scalable solutions.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Think of what will happen if easily scalable AI systems commoditize human intelligence?
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Scalable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scalable. Accessed 10 Oct. 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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