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scalability

British  
/ ˌskeɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

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

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A serious and secure industrial base requires domestic capacity not only for finished goods, but for all the materials, tooling and process know-how that determine cost, resilience and scalability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

You often hear that short stories make the best movies, as if the notion is to take something compact and widen it with cinema’s scalability.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

It can capture both genomic variations and RNA within the same cell, offering greater accuracy and scalability than earlier technologies.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025

According to the company the 800 volts direct architecture improves efficiency and scalability, as well as reduces copper usage.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

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

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