scalable

adjective

scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability noun

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Computer scientists have been thinking about scalable oversight for years. Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024 Investing in scalable data systems and implementing robust security protocols ensures efficient model training and regulation compliance. Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The program also seeks to develop scalable clean energy technologies, including via long-duration energy storage breakthroughs. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 Its because the output of one AI can become the input to another AI, creating scalable thinking applications for search, self-correcting summarization, and very soon, agentic AI. Karl Freund, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scalable 

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First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scalable was circa 1580

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“Scalable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scalable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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scalable

adjective
scal·​able ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce scalable (audio)
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or improved on demand
a scalable computer network
scalability noun

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