Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

quantum supremacy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables: quan-tum -suprema-cy
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The potential ability of quantum computers to solve problems that are intractable for classical computers.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Google said on Wednesday that it had achieved a long-sought breakthrough called “quantum supremacy,” which could allow new kinds of computers to do calculations at speeds that are inconceivable with today’s technology."

Etymology

Coined by American theoretical physicist John Preskill in 2012.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does quantum supremacy mean?: The potential ability of quantum computers to solve problems that are intractable for classical computers.
Where does quantum supremacy come from?: Coined by American theoretical physicist John Preskill in 2012.

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