Meaning & use
scalable
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Able to be changed in size or scope, especially by being expanded to handle greater demand.
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The startup needed a scalable business model before seeking major investors.
Cloud computing makes it easy to build scalable applications that grow with user demand.
A note on using this word
Scalable is especially common in business and technology, describing systems or plans designed to grow efficiently without breaking down.
Words with a similar meaning
adaptableexpandable
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Words with an opposite meaning
limitedfixed
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