Scalable

/ˈskeɪləbəl/ adjective

Definition

able to be scaled or resized; capable of handling increased workload

Etymology

From 'scale' (from Latin 'scala' meaning 'ladder') + suffix '-able'

Kelly Says

In tech, 'scalable' means your system can climb the ladder of growth without breaking - just like the Latin root suggests!

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