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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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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

Most solutions are experimental and have limitations, from cost to range, scalability and reliability.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

However he is unsure of its scalability, as what works in Lebanon cannot easily be replicated in other parts of the world.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

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

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