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Term: QUANTUM
Definition: Quantum means a specific amount or portion of something. It can refer to the amount of evidence needed to prove something or the amount of something that is allowed or required. The word comes from Latin and is often used in science and mathematics to describe the smallest possible unit of something.
QUANTUM
Quantum means a specific amount or portion of something that is required, desired, or allowed.
These examples illustrate how quantum refers to a specific amount or portion of something. In the first example, a certain amount of evidence is needed to prove the defendant's guilt. In the second example, the company only allows a specific amount of sick leave for its employees.