quantum computer

noun

: a computer that takes advantage of the quantum properties of qubits to perform certain types of calculation extremely quickly compared to conventional computers

quantum computing noun

A "geek at heart," Samet, 34, is fascinated by quantum computing, a still-emerging field that involves the behavior of subatomic particles in computing.

—Karen Breslau

Examples of quantum computer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Attackers do not need a quantum computer today to create future damage. — Kumar Mehta, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

The company has 23 quantum systems installed at research institutes, enterprises, and high-performance computing centers and understands the need and urgency for fault-tolerant quantum computers. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

The first executive order, among other actions, establishes the QC-ADDS initiative, directing federal agencies to build the first quantum computer capable of performing meaningful scientific research, to be housed at a Department of Energy facility. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 23 June 2026

No one knows when a cryptographically relevant quantum computer will arrive. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quantum computer

• microcomputer
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