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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 The supercomputer, called Nexus, is intended to find new cures for diseases, better understand the human brain, and advance quantum computing. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 July 2025 If China wins the race to artificial general intelligence or quantum computing, Beijing will write the rules that govern the 21st century. Sam Liccardo, Mercury News, 15 July 2025 Once a quantum error correction code is running, a quantum computer can then link qubits together to carry out elementary operations known as quantum gates. IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2025 Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Brian Posehn) and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie). Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantum
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  • The board approved the amount during the May 22 meeting.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2025
  • Though details of how such a large increase in capacity could be achieved in just one month were not provided, work has been ongoing since the fall of 2024 to fix a key junction box that controls the amount of untreated river water able to enter the plant.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
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  • Videos have been spreading on social media platforms that appear to show a plethora of animals, such as herds of bison, elk, mountain lions and grizzly bears, are leaving the nation's oldest national park in large quantities.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 July 2025
  • Lee’s first foray into the Rhône and Rhône varieties, Etienne Essen is made in extremely small quantities, and Coronati’s total volume is even smaller: Just 2,400 bottles of Essen and 1,200 of Coronati were made from the 2023 harvest.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 15 July 2025

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“Quantum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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