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 Among other achievements, Garwin worked with Fermi to build an analog computer to visualize the solutions to the Schrödinger equation, a key equation in quantum physics that defines the motion of particles. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 Charlie’s rip-roaring account of the Helgoland conference surveys the tangled web of quantum interpretations that are in play. Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025 Garrigan and his team began coverage of the quantum industry by rating three companies: D-Wave Quantum (buy), IonQ (buy), and Rigetti Computing (hold). Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025 The Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act would give the administration the ability to block investments in key technologies like semiconductors, microelectronics, AI, quantum, high-performance computing and supercomputing and hypersonic systems. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • While a once-a-week watering schedule is a good rule of thumb, the correct amount of water and frequency of watering depend on factors such as air temperature, humidity, the amount of light the plant receives, and the type of soil it’s planted in.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • McMillan has produced 154 more yards and the same amount of touchdowns (7) in roughly half the time that Legette has played over the past two years.
    Mike Kaye Updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
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  • Getting more for your money—in quality or quantity—is a fabulous way to stock your home.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
  • These unmanned systems are relatively low cost, can be produced in large quantities, and pose a challenge to conventional air and sea defences due to their size, numbers, and flight patterns.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026

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

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