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

Microsoft now expects to achieve a scalable quantum computer by 2029, cutting its original timeline in half. — Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Organizations joining the innovation hub through ETH Zurich will also gain access to IBM’s wider fleet of quantum computers through the cloud. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Anchor tenant PsiQuantum aims to build the country’s first million qubit, fault-tolerant quantum computer here. — Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quantum computer

• microcomputer
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• supercomputer
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