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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Where superconducting qubits have an edge, however, is speed and scalability, Gambetta said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Tigress Financial Partners analyst Ivan Feinseth told MarketWatch that the deal would be a “powerful proof point” for his bullish view on Intel and the scalability of the company’s foundry business.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

Software vendors that design and simulate quantum chips—including Synopsys and Cadence—“also play an important role in resolving scalability challenges.”

From Barron's May 6, 2026

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

From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress

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