scalable
Pronunciation: [ˈskeɪləbl]
Word
Context: “technology”
(adjective) when something, like a computer system or business, can grow or expand easily. It's like having a small toy that can become a big playset when you add more pieces. When it's scalable, it can handle more things without falling apart.
Example
The new software is scalable, which means we can add more users without any problems.
Example
The old system wasn't scalable, so we had to stop using it when our team got bigger.
Example
Is your business model scalable enough to handle future growth?
Context: “economics”
(adjective) when a product or service can easily be produced or sold in larger amounts without a lot of extra cost. Think of a lemonade stand that can use more lemons to make more lemonade without needing a bigger cart.
Example
The factory can scale its production, so they can make more toys as demand increases.
Example
The handmade items are not scalable; they take too much time to make in large numbers.
Example
Can we make this product scalable to meet higher demand?
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