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scalable
scal·a·ble
/
ˈskeɪ
lə
bəl
/
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[
skey
-l
uh
-b
uh
l
]
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adjective
capable of being
scaled
:
the scalable slope of a mountain.
Origin:
1570–80;
scale
3
+
-able
Related forms
scal·a·ble·ness,
noun
scal·a·bly,
adverb
un·scal·a·ble,
adjective
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scalable
(ˈskeɪləb
ə
l)
—
adj
1.
capable of being scaled or climbed
2.
computing
(of a network) able to be expanded to cope with increased use
'scalableness
—
n
'scalably
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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