quantum

noun

ˈkwän-təm How to pronounce quantum (audio)
Definition of quantumnext
as in amount
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter the sum of human knowledge is now so immense that even a highly educated person can hope to absorb only a tiny quantum of it

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Recent Examples of quantum Modern Mystery Materials Cubitt put undecidability on a collision course with large quantum systems in 2012. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025 The study shows that in some of the coldest, darkest places on Earth, life blooms with the barest quantum of light. — Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025 Amazon Web Services View 3 Images Following the release of Microsoft's latest quantum computing chip last week, Amazon has unveiled its first one today, after four years in the making. — New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025 Google’s Willow, the world’s top quantum chip, features just 105, while Amazon’s Ocelot has only nine, Painter told CNBC. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantum

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“Quantum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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