scalable
adjective/ˈskeɪləbl/
/ˈskeɪləbl/
(British English also scaleable)
- used to describe a computer, a network, software, etc. that can be adapted to meet greater needs in the future
- A business database needs to be scalable.
- Many internet companies use highly scalable technology to reduce the requirement for many new employees.
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- designed to work on a large or small scale, according to needs
- The printer has 80 scaleable fonts.
- scalable graphics
- that can be climbed
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