scalable

adjective

scal·able ˈskā-lə-bəl

: capable of being scaled

: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand

a scalable computer network

scalability

ˌskā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Globally, trees are the most scalable and cost-effective tool in the fight against climate change. —

Dan Lambe, Treehugger, 23 Mar. 2023 Scientists have to walk a delicate line — design a method that’s scalable and effective enough to actually affect the climate without adversely affecting the environment in the process. —

Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2023 It's based on the scalable Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture that can be lengthened, lifted, and widened for a variety of different EV models. —

Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 6 Feb. 2023 The highly scalable architecture should be powerful enough to execute large-scale, complex quantum computational problems, regardless of the structure of the problem. —

Paul Smith-goodson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023 Foreman believes the flowers are only the beginning of a scalable and transferrable form of community engagement. —

Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2022 Critics warn that biogas has many limitations, and shouldn’t distract from developing more scalable and permanent climate solutions. —

Kavitha Yarlagadda, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2022 The filmmaker looked to address the issue by focusing on action, and by offering scalable and effective solutions. —

Ben Croll, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Leaders should work with their IT teams to ensure that their data infrastructure is scalable and can meet future needs. —

Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022 See More

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