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qbit

qbit is the alternative form of qubit.

Meaning of qubit

Noun

qubit (plural qubits)

  1. (quantum computing) A quantum bit; the basic unit of quantum information described by a superposition of two states; a quantum bit in a quantum computer capable of being in a state of superposition; A binary qudit.
    • Quantum computing, on the other hand, is based on quantum bits, or qubits.2006 March 25, NewScientist, page 42/2
    Synonyms:
    quantum bit

Forms of qbit

pluralqbits

Questions about qbit

What is qbit the alternative form of?
Qbit is the alternative form of qubit.

Words near qbit in the dictionary

  1. QBE
  2. Qbert
  3. QBIC
  4. QBICs
  5. QBism
  6. qbit
  7. qbits
  8. QBO
  9. QBOs
  10. QBP
  11. QBPs

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