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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His company, Island Innovation, operates as a consultancy, a knowledge platform, and a convener, working with governments and island stakeholders to transform local expertise into scalable, global solutions.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Reactive Network, with its highly scalable, interoperable and secure platform, will provide solutions to those challenges.
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This is quite a loaded perfect storm, but through compelling stories and scalable alternatives like biodegradable materials, aluminum, glass and refill systems, the private sector can lead the way on getting us there.
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Cybersecurity experts are concerned that these AI agents could be used by cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated and scalable attacks.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Reactive Network, with its highly scalable, interoperable and secure platform, will provide solutions to those challenges.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
This is quite a loaded perfect storm, but through compelling stories and scalable alternatives like biodegradable materials, aluminum, glass and refill systems, the private sector can lead the way on getting us there.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
Cybersecurity experts are concerned that these AI agents could be used by cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated and scalable attacks.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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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