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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Instead, companies need a systematic, scalable approach to securely manage their data.
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Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This biotechnological process allows for scalable, cost-effective dye manufacturing without compromising on quality.
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By diversifying their capabilities, these companies position themselves not just to thrive in Bitcoin mining but to meet global demand for scalable, efficient and sustainable computing solutions.
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Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.
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Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This biotechnological process allows for scalable, cost-effective dye manufacturing without compromising on quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2025
By diversifying their capabilities, these companies position themselves not just to thrive in Bitcoin mining but to meet global demand for scalable, efficient and sustainable computing solutions.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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