scalable
gb/skˈeɪləbəl/ us/skˈeɪləbəl/
B2
Englisch
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adjective
business
B2
property
1
Able to grow efficiently
A scalable business, system, or product can grow and handle more work without major problems.
Verwendungsmuster:
[system/product/business/process] is scalable; scalable to [number/size/level]
Häufiger Fehler:
The usual spelling is “scalable”; “scaleable” is much less common. Do not confuse “scalable” with “large”—something small can be scalable if it can grow easily.
Synonyme
expandable (focuses on being able to become larger)
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extensible (often used in technology for something that can be added to or extended)
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adaptable (emphasizes flexibility rather than growth capacity)
Antonyme
non-scalable (not able to grow efficiently)
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limited (restricted in capacity or future growth)
Wortverbindungen
scalable solution
|scalable system
|scalable platform
|scalable business model
|scalable infrastructure
|scalable software
|scalable process
|highly scalable
|easily scalable
|scalable growth
Themen
business
|technology
|systems
|management
Beispiele
- The company needs a scalable platform that can support millions of users.
- Their payment system is secure, fast, and scalable across different markets.
- A scalable process saves time because it does not have to be rebuilt every time demand increases.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We need a scalable app for more customers.
- This business idea is simple and scalable.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
Able to be resized
A scalable image or design can be made bigger or smaller and still look correct.
Verwendungsmuster:
[image/font/icon/interface] is scalable
Häufiger Fehler:
In design and graphics, “scalable” usually refers to changing size, not to business growth.
Synonyme
resizable (more direct and less technical)
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adjustable (broader; can refer to changes other than size)
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zoomable (usually refers to viewing something at different magnifications)
Antonyme
fixed-size (cannot be resized freely)
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raster (in graphics, often contrasts with vector images that scale cleanly)
Wortverbindungen
scalable graphics
|scalable font
|scalable icon
|scalable image
|scalable vector graphic
|scalable design
|scalable interface
|fully scalable
|infinitely scalable
Themen
design
|computing
|graphics
|technology
Beispiele
- The designer used scalable icons so they would look sharp on every screen.
- Vector files are scalable, but ordinary photos can become blurry when enlarged.
- The app has a scalable interface that works well on phones, tablets, and large monitors.
Beispiele für Lernende
- This logo is scalable.
- Use a scalable image for the website.
adjective
formal
C2
property
3
Able to be climbed
A scalable wall, fence, or cliff can be climbed.
Verwendungsmuster:
[wall/fence/cliff/barrier] is scalable
Häufiger Fehler:
This meaning is much less common than the business or technology meaning.
Synonyme
climbable (more common and clearer in everyday English)
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surmountable (more formal; can be physical or figurative)
Antonyme
unclimbable (cannot be climbed)
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impassable (cannot be crossed or passed through)
Wortverbindungen
scalable wall
|scalable fence
|scalable cliff
|scalable barrier
Themen
outdoors
|security
|physical_space
Beispiele
- The fence was high, but it was still scalable because of the gaps between the bars.
- Security experts warned that the wall was too easily scalable.
- From a distance, the cliff looked almost vertical, but the guide said it was scalable.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The wall is high but scalable.
Grammatik
Grundform
scalable
IPA
GB/skˈeɪləbəl/
US/skˈeɪləbəl/
Silben & Betonung
scal - able (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (scal)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: scalable
- Comparative: scalabler
- Superlative: scalablest
Ausdrücke
horizontally scalable
1/hˌɔɹɪzˈɔntəli skˈeɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Expandable by adding machines
A horizontally scalable system can grow by adding more machines or servers.
Beispiele
- The database is horizontally scalable, so the team can add more nodes as traffic grows.
- A horizontally scalable service is often easier to run in the cloud.
- They redesigned the application to be horizontally scalable across multiple servers.
scalable architecture
1/skˈeɪləbəl ˈɑɹkɪtˌɛkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
System design for growth
Scalable architecture is a system design that can grow when more people use it or more data is added.
Beispiele
- The engineering team chose a scalable architecture so the service could handle sudden traffic spikes.
- A scalable architecture makes it easier to add servers as the customer base grows.
- Without scalable architecture, the platform slowed down whenever demand increased.
scalable business model
1/skˈeɪləbəl bˈɪznɪs mˈɑdəl/
fixed phrase
business
Business designed for growth
A scalable business model lets a company grow and make more money without needing equally large increases in cost.
Beispiele
- Investors liked the startup because it had a clear, scalable business model.
- A consulting firm can grow, but it may be harder to create a scalable business model because each project needs expert time.
- The founders redesigned their service into a subscription product to make the business model more scalable.
scalable vector graphics
1/skˈeɪləbəl vˈɛktɚ ɡɹˈæfɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
Resizable vector image format
Scalable Vector Graphics, or SVG, is a type of image file that stays sharp when you make it bigger or smaller.
Beispiele
- The website uses Scalable Vector Graphics for its icons.
- She exported the logo as an SVG because Scalable Vector Graphics work well at any size.
- Modern browsers support Scalable Vector Graphics, so designers often use them for sharp web images.
vertically scalable
1/vˈɚtɪkli skˈeɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Expandable by stronger machines
A vertically scalable system can grow by using a more powerful machine or by adding more resources to the same machine.
Beispiele
- The application was vertically scalable up to a point, but eventually the server reached its limits.
- Some databases are easier to make vertically scalable than horizontally scalable.
- A vertically scalable setup may be simpler at first because it uses a larger machine instead of many smaller ones.