scalable

scalable — adjective

1. describes a system, platform, or business model that can handle increasing amoun

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a system, platform, or business model that can handle increasing amounts of work or demand without slowing down or needing a complete redesign.

例句

Rodrigo's cloud-based platform is scalable, serving ten thousand new users each month.

collocation: scalable + platform for system growth

A scalable business can grow its sales without a big increase in costs.

同義詞
  • expandable

    focuses on ability to become larger physically or in capacity

  • adaptable

    broader, includes adjusting to different conditions, not just size

  • flexible

    can change or adjust easily, less specific to growth

反義詞
  • limited

    cannot handle more demand without breaking

  • rigid

    cannot adjust to changing needs

文法句型

scalable + noun

be + scalable

用法筆記

Most common in technology and business writing. The noun before the adjective is usually a system, platform, model, or infrastructure.

常見錯誤

❌Our new hire is scalable, so she can take on more tasks.
✅Our new hire can take on more tasks as the company grows.
💡'scalable' describes systems or processes, not people.

2. describes an object, design, or plan that can be made bigger in size or extent w

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes an object, design, or plan that can be made bigger in size or extent while keeping its basic shape or structure.

例句

Sven's scalable logo looks sharp on a phone screen and a highway billboard.

collocation: scalable + logo / design for resizing

The apartment's modular shelves are scalable, so tenants can add more units over time.

同義詞
反義詞
  • fixed

    cannot change in size or extent

文法句型

scalable + noun

be + scalable

用法筆記

Used for physical objects and designs that allow future enlargement. Distinguish from sense 1 (SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS), which applies to abstract systems and processes rather than concrete objects.