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Definition of scalable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

scalable

adjective
 
/ˈskeɪləbl/
 
/ˈskeɪləbl/
(British English also scaleable)
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  1. 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.
  2. designed to work on a large or small scale, according to needs
    • The printer has 80 scaleable fonts.
    • scalable graphics
  3. that can be climbed
utilize
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