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scalability

British  
/ ˌskeɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"This capability improves reproducibility and scalability of complex disease modeling and supports more efficient drug development and validation."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

Tesla “also noted that further Model Y additions to the robotaxi fleet are being limited, reflecting management’s conviction in the near-term scalability of Cybercab,” added Gupta, who rates Tesla’s stock at neutral.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Braun told me that managed security service providers offer a two-way benefit: it helps his project get over the scalability hump by pooling resources, while the small utilities benefit from a shared information environment.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026

Geological Survey, said the latest Scripps data are promising and the next big question is scalability.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

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

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