scalability
noun
Simple meaning
How well something keeps working as it grows much bigger.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈskeɪləˈbɪlɪti
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Definition
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noun
The quality of being scalable
The property of being scalable.
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- “We need to ensure the new software has good scalability to handle future growth.”noun
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