Qubit vs Quoit - What's the difference?
As nouns the difference between qubit and quoit is that qubit is (computing) a quantum bit; the unit of quantum information; a bit in a quantum computer capable of being in a state of superposition while quoit is a flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits. As a verb quoit is to play at quoits.
qubit
Noun
(en noun )
(computing) A quantum bit; the unit of quantum information; a bit in a quantum computer capable of being in a state of superposition.
* 2012 , ‘An uncertain future’, The Economist , 25 Feb 2012:
- Each extra qubit in a quantum machine doubles the number of simultaneous operations it can perform.
Synonyms
* qbit
* quantum bit
Derived terms
* multiqubit
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quoit
Noun
(en noun )
A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
A ring of rubber or rope similarly used in the game of deck-quoits.
the flat stone covering a cromlech.
The discus used in ancient sports.
Verb
(en verb )
To play at quoits.
* Dryden
- to quoit , to run, and steeds and chariots drive
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