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

Ensure their solutions are customizable, compliant with regulations, compatible with existing IT infrastructure and security protocols and scalable to meet your future needs. —John Hernandez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Thermal batteries could transform renewable energy storage and provide a cheaper and scalable alternative to lithium-ion technology. —Lisa Setyon, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024

By leveraging cloud native technologies, the data is infinitely scalable and can handle petabyte scale queries with sub-second response times. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

Psychotherapy research and clinical practice tend to use manual methods to collect and evaluate performance and efficacy data, Narayanan says, but that is not scalable and can lead to inaccuracy. —IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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