scale out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To scale up (a system) by adding more servers or nodes.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To incrementally lower one’s position on an overbought market in view of indications of a falling trend.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scale out” mean?
To scale up (a system) by adding more servers or nodes.
Is “scale out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.