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scalability
/ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
[/ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/]
capacity to grow
Advancednoun
Definition
The capacity of a system or business to handle growth without losing performance.
Example
Cloud infrastructure gives the platform the scalability to serve millions of new users.
Cloud infrastructure gives the platform the scalability to serve millions of new users.
Etymology
Noun form of 'scalable', from 'scale'; emerged in computing and business contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in software architecture, cloud computing, and investment.