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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Together, these components create a scalable platform for high-capacity indoor wireless communication.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“This reflects confidence in AI adoption and represents continued market validation of our model that is proving both repeatable and scalable, enabling us to meet accelerating demand from our customers,” McBee added in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The research, published in the journal Advanced Materials, introduces a scalable method for producing these nanoscrolls from MXene precursors while precisely controlling their shape and chemical composition.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The company said in a release that the event will focus on “how decades of engineering leadership and collaboration across hardware, software and systems is enabling more efficient, scalable, and intelligent computing platforms.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 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