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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The growing frequency and cost of extreme floods, storms, wildfires and heatwaves, fueled by climate change, started this race to replace fossil fuels with cleaner and more scalable sources of energy.
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Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
University of Pennsylvania Using intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed these forms into concrete to boost strength and capture carbon – creating a scalable building material that benefits both people and planet.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
For investors, that means a durable moat, long-term pricing power and scalable profitability.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 10 July 2025
That background in industrial systems and capital-intensive projects positioned them to bring scalable fiber processing to a U.S. hemp market still largely operating on mom-and-pop farms and as pet projects.
—Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
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Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
University of Pennsylvania Using intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed these forms into concrete to boost strength and capture carbon – creating a scalable building material that benefits both people and planet.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
For investors, that means a durable moat, long-term pricing power and scalable profitability.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 10 July 2025
That background in industrial systems and capital-intensive projects positioned them to bring scalable fiber processing to a U.S. hemp market still largely operating on mom-and-pop farms and as pet projects.
—Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 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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