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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For investors, the adaptability of warehouse formats supports multi-jurisdiction deployment, making the Panattoni model highly scalable.
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Englishman John French developed a scalable industrial method of production in 1651, although other peoples were already well on their way with production before this—for example, the Irish were distilling whiskey in 1405.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a company’s competitive advantage is less likely to be defined by capital raised and more by its ability to turn that capital into durable, scalable businesses capable of meeting public market expectations.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The iCVD method supports scalable, continuous roll-to-roll processing, ideal for commercial-scale output.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Englishman John French developed a scalable industrial method of production in 1651, although other peoples were already well on their way with production before this—for example, the Irish were distilling whiskey in 1405.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a company’s competitive advantage is less likely to be defined by capital raised and more by its ability to turn that capital into durable, scalable businesses capable of meeting public market expectations.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The iCVD method supports scalable, continuous roll-to-roll processing, ideal for commercial-scale output.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 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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