scalable

adjective

scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability noun

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The goal is to help businesses operationalize AI in a way that’s scalable, secure, and aligned with real-world enterprise needs. Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 That’s partially because the continent would need a high degree of further investment to make scalable sourcing viable—and the looming expiration of AGOA could be driving some of the trepidation about sourcing from Africa. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025 Delegating tasks to experts leads to better results and equally importantly - a more scalable business model, as your own time as founder is not scalable. Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Philanthropy can address market failures and lay the groundwork for scalable solutions, while investments follow to drive growth. Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scalable

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First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scalable was circa 1580

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“Scalable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scalable. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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scalable

adjective
scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or improved on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability noun

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