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 quantumHis 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 But the cross-section of those neutrinos, which is directly related to your probability of having a neutrino interact with another quantum of energy, varies by nearly 30 orders of magnitude over that energy range.—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026 Several developments have strengthened Ellis’ conviction, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s improved sentiment on quantum computing.—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026 The organization will focus on AI, quantum technologies and the future of computing.—Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantum