scalable
adjective
scal·able
ˈskā-lə-bəl 
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand
a scalable computer network
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Upcycling solid wastes This technique provides a versatile, scalable, and efficient strategy for upcycling solid wastes into high-performance materials for environmental and energy catalysis, as per the study.
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Like all East End Studios’ projects, the Sunnyside facility will be fully integrated with XR/VR infrastructure, including the capability to shoot on a virtual stage, and high-speed fiber connectivity with scalable production-level internet.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Just as the transistor ignited the digital revolution, fast, inexpensive, and scalable genome design and synthesis will ignite a biological one.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Though both sides have effective defenses, the Jags rely on creating turnovers, which is a more volatile week-over-week metric than the Rams’ deep and scalable pass rush.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Like all East End Studios’ projects, the Sunnyside facility will be fully integrated with XR/VR infrastructure, including the capability to shoot on a virtual stage, and high-speed fiber connectivity with scalable production-level internet.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Just as the transistor ignited the digital revolution, fast, inexpensive, and scalable genome design and synthesis will ignite a biological one.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Though both sides have effective defenses, the Jags rely on creating turnovers, which is a more volatile week-over-week metric than the Rams’ deep and scalable pass rush.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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scalable
adjective
scal·able
ˈskā-lə-bəl
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or improved on demand
a scalable computer network
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