Scalable: meaning, definitions and examples
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scalable
[ ˈskeɪ.lə.bəl ]
technology
Capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand to meet the changing needs or demands of a business or organization.
Synonyms
adjustable, expandable, flexible
Examples of usage
- We need a scalable solution to accommodate our growing user base.
- The cloud infrastructure allows for scalable resources to be allocated as needed.
business
Able to handle growth without compromising performance or quality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This software is highly scalable and can support our company's expansion.
- The scalable design of the building allows for future additions without major renovations.
Translations
Translations of the word "scalable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escalável
🇮🇳 मापनीय (mapanīya)
🇩🇪 skalierbar
🇮🇩 dapat diskalakan
🇺🇦 масштабований
🇵🇱 skalowalny
🇯🇵 スケーラブル (sukēraburu)
🇫🇷 extensible
🇪🇸 escalable
🇹🇷 ölçeklenebilir
🇰🇷 확장 가능한 (hwakjang ganeunghan)
🇸🇦 قابل للتوسع (qabīl lilttawassa)
🇨🇿 škálovatelný
🇸🇰 škálovateľný
🇨🇳 可扩展的 (kě kuòzhǎn de)
🇸🇮 razširljiv
🇮🇸 stærðarbætanlegt
🇰🇿 масштабталатын
🇬🇪 მასშტაბირებადი (mashtabirebadi)
🇦🇿 miqyaslana bilən
🇲🇽 escalable
Word origin
The term 'scalable' originated in the field of computing to describe systems or applications that can handle increased workloads or growth without negatively impacting performance. Over time, it has been adopted in various industries, including business and technology, to refer to the ability to expand or adapt easily to changing circumstances or demands.
See also: downscale, scale, scaled, scales, scaling, upscale.