scalability
scalability — noun
1. how well a system, service, or company can increase in size or activity while co
how well a system, service, or company can increase in size or activity while continuing to work properly
Yael's company chose cloud storage because of its scalability for growing data needs.
collocation: scalability + for [purpose]
The developers tested the scalability of the app before launching it to the public.
collocation: test + scalability
Investors asked about the scalability of the business model before agreeing to fund it.
Without proper scalability, a popular website may crash when too many users visit at once.
Imran studied scalability in his engineering course, learning how large systems manage increased demand.
- expandability
focuses on the ability to physically enlarge, while scalability includes performance under increased load
- flexibility
broader term covering adaptability in many aspects, not limited to size or volume
- adaptability
emphasises ability to change in response to new conditions, not specifically growth
- rigidity
inability to change or grow in response to increasing demands
用法筆記
Scalability is a technical or business term, not used in everyday conversation about personal or household matters. It describes systems, software, networks, or business models and their capacity to handle growth without losing performance.