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

scalability

ˌskā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of scalable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These reserves, mainly invested in short-term U.S. Treasuries, generate dependable, scalable interest income — providing a foundational revenue stream. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

And that means engaging the full force of private capital—venture capitalists, private equity, and institutional investors—who are best placed to take early bets on scalable solutions. —Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025

Locked out of traditional platforms, these companies are writing their own rules and building scalable, secure and sophisticated systems from scratch. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025

Everything is visual, centralized, and scalable—no integrations, no patchwork fixes. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scalable

• available
• unsalable
• bailable
• mailable
• salable
• saleable
• bioavailable
• unassailable
• unavailable

Kids Definition

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

scalability

ˌskā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun