scalability

British

/ ˌskeɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

the ability of something, esp a computer system, to adapt to increased demands

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"Its single-chip scalability paves the way for adaptive neuroprosthetics and brain-AI interfaces to treat many neuropsychiatric disorders, such as epilepsy."

From Science Daily • Dec. 9, 2025

Most solutions are experimental and have limitations, from cost to range, scalability and reliability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Navitas’s new devices will enable 800-volt power for next-generation AI systems, improving efficiency and scalability.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

“Questions around the long-term scalability of Parmamount+ continue to loom large,” analyst firm MoffettNathanson noted in a report Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

The challenge is to design and develop each new application system with network access and scalability in mind.

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