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

That’s because the racks and the physical form of a quantum computer are different. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025

So quantum computing is at its infancy, and along with that the infrastructure that will use the quantum computer. —Gianluca Dotti, Wired News, 5 Aug. 2025

Atom Computing is developing a commercial quantum computer that uses more than 1,000 physical qubits. —John Prisco, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

There are several ways to build these chips with the hopes of scaling up a quantum computer. —Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quantum computer

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