as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
the sum of human knowledge is now so immense that even a highly educated person can hope to absorb only a tiny quantum of it
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Meta's stock is lagging behind many of its Magnificent 7 peers, particularly as the Facebook parent continues to pour massive amounts of cash into its database buildouts and poaches top AI talent from competitors.—
Nick Wells,Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
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According to LaRocco, the materials are biodegradable and cheaper to fabricate than conventional semiconductors, which require costly rare-earth minerals and high amounts of energy from data centers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label or in the quantities mentioned.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Plutonium has occurred naturally, but except for trace quantities it is not now found in the Earth’s crust.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Quanta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quanta. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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