"qudit" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: qudits [plural]
Etymology: Blend of quantum + dit. Compare qubit, qutrit. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|quantum|dit}} Blend of quantum + dit Head templates: {{en-noun}} qudit (plural qudits)
  1. (quantum computing) A quantum dit; the unit of quantum information described by a superposition of d states, where the number of states is an integer greater than two. Categories (topical): Quantum computing Synonyms: quNit Related terms: qubit
    Sense id: en-qudit-en-noun-RHeKahj8 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with qu-

Inflected forms

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