1. able to be changed in size or scale
2. able to be climbed
3. 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.