English · Science & Technology
scalable
/ˈskeɪ.lə.bəl/
[/ˈskeɪ.lə.bəl/]
able to grow
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Capable of being expanded or increased in size or capacity without losing performance.
Example
Investors love this startup because its cloud platform is highly scalable and cost-efficient.
Investors love this startup because its cloud platform is highly scalable and cost-efficient.
Etymology
From 'scale' plus '-able', emerging in computing and business in the late twentieth century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used heavily in software architecture and startup investment discussions.