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scalable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskeɪɫəbəɫ// UK //skˈeɪləbəl// scal·able

adj. describing something that can grow or change easily to handle more work or more people. In business, it means a system that can handle a lot more customers without getting slower or more expensive.

adj. capable of being expanded or increased in size, capacity, or scope without a significant loss of efficiency or performance. Often used to describe business models, software architectures, or hardware systems.


SIMPLE

The new software is scalable and can handle thousands of users.

CONTEXTUAL

A scalable business model allows a company to increase its profits without needing to double its staff or physical space.

COMPLEX

Cloud computing provides a scalable infrastructure where businesses can dynamically allocate resources based on current demand, eliminating the need for expensive physical servers that may sit idle during off-peak hours.

Antonyms
Origin

From scale + -able.

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