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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The goal is to help businesses operationalize AI in a way that’s scalable, secure, and aligned with real-world enterprise needs.
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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
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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
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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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