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superposition

/səˈpɜːrpəˈzɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does superposition mean?

noun

The state of being in multiple places or states at the same time, or the principle in quantum mechanics that a quantum system can exist in multiple states simultaneously.

Example

"The concept of superposition is central to understanding the behavior of subatomic particles."

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