adjective
- able to be changed in size or scale
- able to be climbed
- capable of being expanded to handle increased demand or workload
Usage: technology; business
Examples
- The software architecture is highly scalable for future growth.
- We need a scalable solution that can handle millions of users.
- The mountain’s north face is barely scalable even for experts.
- Their business model proved scalable across different markets.
- The scalable graphics format works at any resolution.
- The cliff looked scalable from a distance but proved treacherous.
- Cloud computing offers scalable resources on demand.