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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
scal·a·ble       [skey-luh-buhl] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
capable of being scaled: the scalable slope of a mountain.
[Origin: 1570–80; scale3 + -able]

—Related forms
scal·a·ble·ness, noun
scal·a·bly, adverb
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scale 2       (skāl)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
    1. A system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference standard in measurement: a ruler with scales in inches and centimeters.
    2. An instrument or device bearing such marks.
    3. A standard of measurement or judgment; a criterion.
    4. A proportion used in determining the dimensional relationship of a representation to that which it represents: a world map with a scale of 1:4,560,000.
    5. A calibrated line, as on a map or an architectural plan, indicating such a proportion.
    6. Proper proportion: a house that seemed out of scale with its surroundings.
    1. A proportion used in determining the dimensional relationship of a representation to that which it represents: a world map with a scale of 1:4,560,000.
    2. A calibrated line, as on a map or an architectural plan, indicating such a proportion.
    3. Proper proportion: a house that seemed out of scale with its surroundings.
  3. A progressive classification, as of size, amount, importance, or rank: judging divers' performances on a scale of 1 to 10.
  4. A relative level or degree: entertained on a lavish scale.
  5. A minimum wage fixed by contract: musicians playing a benefit concert for scale.
  6. Mathematics A system of notation in which the values of numerical expressions are determined by their places relative to the chosen base of the system: the decimal scale.
  7. Music An ascending or descending collection of pitches proceeding by a specified scheme of intervals.

v.   scaled, scal·ing, scales

v.   tr.
  1. To climb up or over; ascend: scaled the peak.
  2. To make in accord with a particular proportion or scale: Scale the model to be one tenth of actual size.
  3. To alter according to a standard or by degrees; adjust in calculated amounts: scaled down their demands; scaled back the scheduled pay increase.
  4. To estimate or measure the quantity of lumber in (logs or uncut trees).

v.   intr.
  1. To climb; ascend.
  2. To rise in steps or stages.


[Middle English, from Latin scālae, ladder; see skand- in Indo-European roots.]

scal'a·ble adj.
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scalable

adjective
capable of being scaled; possible to scale; "the scalable slope of a mountain" [ant: unclimbable] 

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Scalable

Scal"a*ble\, a. Capable of being scaled.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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