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scalable
/ ˈɪəə /
adjective
capable of being scaled or climbed
computing (of a network) able to be expanded to cope with increased use
Other Word Forms
- scalableness noun
- scalably adverb
- unscalable adjective
- ˈ adverb
- ˈԱ noun
Example Sentences
During the episode, Lord Sugar said air conditioning made Dean an "honest living" but he needed to show a "scalable proposition".
"I think there's been a revelation in the field of blood tests because this allows us to use more accessible and scalable tests," she said.
They must act quickly and create something scalable.
"A consumer-driven, adaptive energy model is essential for scalable, affordable, and sustainable energy access that meets the needs of African communities," she explains.
“If this technology is proven to be viable, scalable and cost-effective, it would greatly enhance our climate resilience.”
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When To Use
Scalable means able to be expanded or made bigger. It’s especially applied to small businesses and computer networks.This sense of the word is based on the noun scale, referring to the size or extent of something. The related phrase scale up means to expand something or make it bigger. A company considered scalable is one that can be scaled up—it can use the same business model with a much larger operation. The term is especially used in the context of startups that could potentially become very large companies. A computer network or other virtual entity that’s scalable is one that can be expanded while allowing for increased use or additional computing capacity.Unrelatedly, scalable means able to be climbed. This sense of the word is based on the verb scale, meaning to climb.Example: It’s an interesting business model, but it’s not scalable—to expand, you’d need an unsustainable amount of raw materials and infrastructure.
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