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 quantumIn the new work, researchers show how to factor an integer of any size with a single qubit and three components known as oscillators — readily available devices typically associated with other quantum technology, like optics systems.—Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 9 June 2025 Today quantum strangeness is no longer confined to theory.—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 3 June 2025 Despite these challenges, the quantum computing industry has achieved notable milestones.—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Its implications are cosmic, but the quantum realm is definitively a human one.—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantum
Known as the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio, the measure regulates the quantity and quality of capital banks should be keeping on their balance sheets.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
At least there’s quantity for a change, if not enough quality.
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