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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Quantum Computing — Shares jumped 7% after the quantum computing provider issued a strategic roadmap toward scalable quantum and photonic manufacturing.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
The team says this level of precision could pave the way for scalable, high-performance devices that use light in new ways, from lasers and detectors to next-generation quantum technologies, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
Telehealth has entered a stage where the industry’s attention is shifting to the infrastructure that underpins safe, scalable, and high-quality virtual care.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Abrahams’ new role will include working with clients across the agency to build scalable businesses and establish lucrative, innovative partnerships in luxury fashion, liquor, beauty and more.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
The team says this level of precision could pave the way for scalable, high-performance devices that use light in new ways, from lasers and detectors to next-generation quantum technologies, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
Telehealth has entered a stage where the industry’s attention is shifting to the infrastructure that underpins safe, scalable, and high-quality virtual care.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Abrahams’ new role will include working with clients across the agency to build scalable businesses and establish lucrative, innovative partnerships in luxury fashion, liquor, beauty and more.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 12 Nov. 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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