"quantum computing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} quantum computing (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The use of quantum mechanical phenomena to transcend classical time complexity limitations in computing. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: quantum computer Translations (method of computing): kvanttilaskenta (Finnish), kvantumszámítás (Hungarian), computação quântica [feminine] (Portuguese), điện toán lượng tử (Vietnamese)
    Sense id: en-quantum_computing-en-noun-3TUxUEwv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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