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 And, so the first journey was from the classical world into the quantum, and that took us to Schrödinger’s famous equation and all these weird quantum effects. Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 The study estimates the sector’s carbon footprint will be relatively small compared to the AI industry’s because quantum is more likely to be used to address specific problems rather than as a general purpose technology. Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Capgemini now has labs for 6G mobile technology, quantum computing, and robotics. Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026 Google is advancing both quantum computing and physical agents, including robotics architectures capable of task orchestration and multi-robot collaboration. Ingrid Vasiliu Feltes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • The amount of business done between Premier League clubs quickly emerged as the defining theme of this summer’s transfer window.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Maui could receive 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts approaching 8 inches.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Consumers should also be aware that fermentation naturally produces a small quantity of alcohol, with levels potentially less predictable in homemade kefir.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Large quantities of gold have been smuggled out of the country to finance the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, who control gold-producing areas in Darfur and Kordofan regions, according to experts commissioned by the United Nations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Quantum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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