scalability
|sca-la-bil-i-ty|
C1
/ˌskeɪləˈbɪləti/
capacity to grow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scalability' originates from the word 'scale,' which comes from the Latin word 'scala,' meaning 'ladder' or 'staircase.'
Historical Evolution
'scale' evolved from the Latin 'scala' to the Old French 'escalier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scale.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'scale' referred to a physical ladder or staircase, but over time it evolved to include the concept of measuring or adjusting size.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the capacity of a system, network, or process to handle a growing amount of work, or its potential to be enlarged to accommodate that growth.
The software's scalability allows it to support thousands of users.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 07:18