: an increase according to a fixed ratio

Examples of scale-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In his previous role, as growth manager at a fast-growing scale-up, Marks had run into a problem. David Prosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The plans encompassed not just a rapid scale-up of complex cell manufacturing, but the production of components such as cathode materials, the construction of new factories and a joint-venture with carmaker Volvo Car AB. Shawn Tully, Fortune Europe, 10 Oct. 2024 The funding infusion will support the company’s scale-up strategy, enhance the development of new labgrown exotic leather variants, bring on additional biotech and scientific staff, and begin partnerships with luxury brands and designers. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 Two-thirds of the value created in new businesses happens during scale-up. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scale-up 

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Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scale-up was in 1945

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“Scale-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scale-up. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

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