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 quantumBig Blue has long worked to develop quantum computing, a nascent technology with the potential to dramatically accelerate processing power.—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025 President Donald Trump and the U.S. government need to prioritize funding for quantum research, or China could surpass the U.S., endangering economic competitiveness and security, Smith wrote.—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025 For the moment, the quantum community remains elated.—Stephen Ornes, Wired News, 27 Apr. 2025 This is kind of a big deal, because many physicists had thought that transmitting quantum information over any distance would require cryogenically cooling whatever kinds of cables needed to transmit it.—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantum
The types of pollen and the quantities of pollen grains found at a site help researchers reconstruct ancient forests, track sea-level changes and identify the fingerprints of significant events, such as asteroid impacts or civilizations collapsing.
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Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
Madlock said there isn’t the quantity of offerings found in Cabo, but that there are plenty of solid bars and restaurants in La Paz.
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