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scalable
scal·a·ble
[
skáyləb'l
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
climbable:
able to be climbed up or over
2.
variable:
describes computer graphics fonts generated by an algorithm that permits the size to vary proportionately over a wide range
3.
expandable:
describes a computer, component, or network that can be expanded to meet future needs
scal·a·bil·i·ty
[
skàylə bíllətee
]
noun
scal·a·ble·ness
noun
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