quantum computer
noun
: a computer that takes advantage of the quantum properties of qubits to perform certain types of calculation extremely quickly compared to conventional computers
quantum computing
noun
A "geek at heart," Samet, 34, is fascinated by quantum computing, a still-emerging field that involves the behavior of subatomic particles in computing.
—
Karen Breslau
Karen Breslau
Examples of quantum computer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Novel cryptography techniques are designed to defend against quantum computers.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Building practical quantum Error correction is widely considered one of the key hurdles preventing today’s quantum computers from tackling commercially valuable problems at scale.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Malik applauded a partnership , announced last year, between Infleqtion and dominant artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia , which will see Infleqtion integrate its neutral-atom quantum computer Sqale with Nvidia’s AI supercomputers.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Gravity From Quantumness In principle, entanglement and magic could be enough for future physicists to simulate space on a quantum computer.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quantum computer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Building practical quantum Error correction is widely considered one of the key hurdles preventing today’s quantum computers from tackling commercially valuable problems at scale.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Malik applauded a partnership , announced last year, between Infleqtion and dominant artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia , which will see Infleqtion integrate its neutral-atom quantum computer Sqale with Nvidia’s AI supercomputers.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Gravity From Quantumness In principle, entanglement and magic could be enough for future physicists to simulate space on a quantum computer.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quantum computer
Cite this Entry
“Quantum computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20computer. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
