Definitions

scalable

[skey-luh-buhl] / ˈskeɪ lə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

able to be expanded; able to be climbed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascendable climbable extensible

STRONG

expandable expansible

WEAK

adaptable ductile elastic flexible innovative malleable modular plastic tensile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unscalable

WEAK

impenetrable

Example Sentences

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This lends itself to scalable machines that are large enough to use practically.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The chemistry and engineering of this novel cement battery is deliberately simple, so as to make it scalable and cost-competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Glass is stable, cost-effective, and resistant to harsh environments, making it well suited for scalable deployment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

"The research and proof-of-concept validates the exciting potential of quantum batteries to achieve rapid, scalable charging and energy storage at room temperature, laying the groundwork for next-gen energy solutions," Dr. Quach said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Compton specified that the work would have to be done at breakneck speed and that the process would have to be scalable to an industrial level.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik