qubit

== English == === Alternative forms === qbit === Etymology === Blend of quantum +‎ bit, a play on cubit (“historical unit of length”). Coined by American physicist Benjamin Schumacher in 1995. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkjuːbɪt/ (US) enPR: kyo͞o'bĭt, IPA(key): /ˈkjubɪt/ Rhymes: -uːbɪt Homophone: cubit === Noun === qubit (plural qubits) (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. Synonym: quantum bit Hypernym: qudit Coordinate term: bit ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Further reading === qubit on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == Portuguese == === Noun === qubit m (plural qubits) (computing) qubit (quantum bit) == Spanish == === Noun === qubit m (plural qubits) (computing) qubit (quantum bit)