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 These pairs, the scientists think, must be direct descendants of sets of virtual particles that spontaneously arose out of nothing from the quantum vacuum. Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026 Yesterday, Silicon Quantum Computing unveiled its Quantum Twins product, a silicon quantum simulator, which is now available to customers through direct contract. IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026 His priorities include investing in robotics, AI, and quantum computing; cutting income taxes; overhauling the immigration system; reducing the national debt; and expanding vocational training. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026 California quantum computing company D-Wave is moving its headquarters to Boca Raton, Fla., and opening a new research and development facility. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • Like Social Security and Medicare reform and the massive national debt, which is at $38 trillion and counting because Washington refuses to cut spending, despite record amounts of revenue flooding into the Treasury.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
  • However, since they are used in such small amounts, they cannot be imaged inside these structures.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • She was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease 1 ½ years ago, which Sunit said is controlled through a prescription diet and limiting her treat options and quantities.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Data centers, which support artificial intelligence, social media, online commerce and other digital applications, require large quantities of electricity and water to keep the systems running and cool.
    Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Quantum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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