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 ordinary folks, however, relatively few are even cognizant of the quantum technology site on the South Side or the Rivian electric vehicle factory in Normal. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Microsoft releases its second-generation quantum chip. Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Physicists were skeptical of Microsoft’s first claims with Majorana 1, so some are once again questioning the company’s target of useful quantum computing by 2029. Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 June 2026 Masa has reportedly ironed out some of the details of the deal with a notably prominent representative of France: President Emmanuel Macron, who has previously championed the ideas of sovereign AI and AI infrastructure, including chips, compute, and quantum. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • One of the major differences between Huang and Raman’s campaigns was the amount of cash each had on hand to reach out to voters.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Alabama's relatively new nitrogen gas execution method could inflict a cruel amount of pain and suffering on a death row inmate who says that he'd rather be killed by a firing squad, a federal appeals court has ruled.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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  • The hope is to also help scale innovative materials, so other brands can access them at lower price points and in higher quantities, adds Bottega Veneta’s head of sustainability Yoann Regent.
    Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
  • The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

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

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