{
  "qubit":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a unit of computing information that is represented by a state of an atom or elementary particle (such as the spin ) and can store multiple values at once due to the principles of quantum mechanics":[
        "And the most basic truth of quantum mechanics dictates that you cannot measure a qubit without destroying the superposition . The register that said 1 and 0 will randomly collapse into 1 or 0.",
        "\u2014 George Johnson"
      ],
      "\u2014 compare bit entry 3 sense 1":[
        "And the most basic truth of quantum mechanics dictates that you cannot measure a qubit without destroying the superposition . The register that said 1 and 0 will randomly collapse into 1 or 0.",
        "\u2014 George Johnson"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8ky\u00fc-b\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "qu- (in quantum entry 2 ) + bit entry 4 , probably formed with punning allusion to cubit":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "1994, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-064643"
  }
}