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scalable

scalable

11 4.8
Can grow to handle more users, like a program or business
  • adjective
  • /ˈskeɪləbl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : escalable
  • The software platform is designed to be scalable, allowing it to grow as user demand increases.
  • scalable computing
  • scalable architecture
  • scalable software

Effort is much more scalable on the Internet with these platforms.

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Examples

  • The second is to develop scalable and cost effective renewable fuels.

  • Then we're able to do a much more scalable form of search.

  • So I had to have a business that was scalable, right?

  • So first, is this product scalable beyond the creator?

  • It's also scalable: If power demands increase, more power strips can be added.

    Academic text (2007)
  • "The production process is both simple and scalable," Muckerman said, "making appropriate for wide industrial applications."

    Blog text (9)
  • All the data mining algorithms needed to be scalable since more data is continuously added.

    Academic text (2006)
  • What we still need to do is create repeatable, scalable distribution for high engagement games on mobile.

    Blog text (6)
  • The management capability should be highly scalable and built on a proven enterprise-scale platform.

    Blog text (17)
  • They are looking for ways to have repeatable and scalable growth in their business.

Synonyms

expandable
vsscalable
7 4.2

Something that can become larger or hold more

is aimed at growing to meet increased demand or wider scope
resizable
vsscalable
  • Specialized
1 3.5

Can be made larger or smaller to fit what you need

is about enlarging for growth rather than simply altering dimensions
expandible
vsscalable
5.0

That can become larger in size

is focused on enlargement to handle growth rather than mere increase
amplifiable
vsscalable
  • Specialized
6.9

Able to be made stronger or larger using equipment, for example a signal

is about growing size or scope to meet demand rather than boosting strength

Antonyms

1 7.5

Too steep to climb, for example a high wall or cliff

How Scalable

elastic
7 3.4
scalable
  • Specialized
11 4.8
expandable
7 4.2
unscalable
  • Specialized
7.0

Surface Forms

scalable positive

Morphology

scalable = scale (transparent) = scale + able

Clear suffixation from the verb 'scale' with productive suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being scaled'; learners who know 'scale' and '-able' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Scalable comes from the common word scale, which once meant a 'ladder' you could climb and later also came to mean 'size'. Think of a ladder that helps you reach higher places, and you will remember that scalable describes something you can climb or make bigger to handle more people or more work.