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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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With the acquisition of Quantum Circuits and a recent development in on-chip temperature control, D-Wave “seems to have the ingredients to deliver scalability to superconducting quantum computing going forward,” McPeake said.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

By bringing both light and atoms together on a single chip, the team has created a platform designed for scalability and seamless integration into quantum photonic systems.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

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

“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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