scalable

adjective

scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability noun

Examples of scalable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its because the output of one AI can become the input to another AI, creating scalable thinking applications for search, self-correcting summarization, and very soon, agentic AI. Karl Freund, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The company introduced the activations at LA Rams games this season and claims that this first-of-its-kind tech is fully scalable across all college and NFL teams. Maxwell Millington, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Mahle has designed the fan for a scalable power range between 300 and 35,000 watts so it could be equipped to everything from small electric passenger cars to large commercial vehicles. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024 Our Editors’ Choice winners, FreshBooks and QuickBooks Online, are also very scalable, and their capabilities, customizability, and usability fit small businesses better overall. PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scalable 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scalable was circa 1580

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“Scalable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scalable. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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scalable

adjective
scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or improved on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability noun

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