Definition of quantumnext
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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 Several developments have strengthened Ellis’ conviction, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s improved sentiment on quantum computing. Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026 In the interim, the new Advisory Board will begin publishing research papers and issuing position statements to help the crypto industry prepare for the arrival of quantum computing. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026 The organization will focus on AI, quantum technologies and the future of computing. Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026 Quantum computing uses the rules of quantum physics to create devices that can process vast amounts of data at the same time and solve certain types of complex problems far more efficiently than traditional computers can. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • The city lifted its snow emergency Monday, but cleaning up the streets is taking a good amount of heavy lifting.
    Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • For those who want to volunteer, contact the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, but know that the combination of a decline in the amount of mail and the increase in volunteers means there may not be much need.
    Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • Over the years, the state’s mining industry has resulted in large quantities of coal mining waste that are being viewed as having the potential to be reused to extract rare earth elements and other critical minerals.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • To do this, the researchers investigated important quantities called eigenvalues.
    Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026

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“Quantum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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