Qubit

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Homophones 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations

English

Etymology

Blend of quantum and bit

Pronunciation

• (RP): /ˈkjuːbɪt/, /"kju:bIt/
• (US): kyo͞o'bÄ­t, /ˈkjubɪt/, /"kjubIt/

Homophones

• cubit

Noun

Qubit (plural Qubits)

1. ((computing{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) a quantum bit; the unit of quantum information; a bit in a quantum computer capable of being in a state of superposition.

Synonyms

• qbit
• quantum bit

Translations

quantum bit

French: qubit m Italian: qubit m

Portuguese: qubit m Spanish: qubit m

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