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 To the untrained mind, quantum technology can seem all fuzzy and weird. New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026 And quantum provides alternative sensing capabilities. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026 The firm keeps a close eye on Silicon Valley startups for solutions to problems the bank itself faces, from cybersecurity to quantum computing. Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 This is the idea spelled out in loop quantum gravity, or in causal sets. Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • The agency added that even a small amount of exposure to lead paint can harm adults.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Small amounts of alcohol are created as part of the fermentation process, but kombucha is not classified as alcohol.
    Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • Back then, stray dogs mingled with working dogs and beloved pets, roaming the city, eating abundant quantities of garbage, and becoming in the process a symptom of the growing city’s chaos.
    Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
  • If large quantities of oil are found and the company wants to begin extracting it, that would require further government permits, a process that can take months or even years.
    Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Quantum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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