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 The following sections examine the differences between quantum learning and current AI systems, present evidence about QML and explain why QML represents a new way of thinking. Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Goetz said the firm will use part of the cash it’s raised to develop a software platform aimed at making quantum computing accessible to developers who aren’t experts in the field. Ryan Browne, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 At that time, quantum sensing was confined to the lab, and the first laser communication demonstrations in space were barely underway. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025 Chris tries to escape into the quantum storage area, but Other Chris follows, and beats Chris within an inch of his life. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
  • He was reminded that his career had been shaped by overcoming doubts and slights going back to high school, when he was offered the same amount of Division I football scholarships that were offered to the average sportswriter who covers him.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • In the meantime, Alonso will work with the options at his disposal — a group the Bernabeu board view as having great potential in terms of quantity and variety.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The agency did not specify the quantity or manufacturing dates.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Quantum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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