scalable

scal·a·ble

[skey-luh-buhl]
adjective
capable of being scaled: the scalable slope of a mountain.

Origin:
1570–80; scale3 + -able

scal·a·ble·ness, noun
scal·a·bly, adverb
un·scal·a·ble, adjective
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scalable (ˈskeɪləbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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

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