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quantum leap

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quantum leap
n.
An abrupt change or step, especially in method, information, or knowledge: "War was going to take a quantum leap; it would never be the same" Garry Wills.
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Noun1.quantum leap - a sudden large increase or advance; "this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer"
jump, leap - a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"
Translations
Spanish quantum leap [ˈkwɔntəm-] n (fig) → avance m espectacular
French quantum leap [ˈkwɔntəm-] n (fig) → bond m en avant
German quantum leap [ˈkwɔntəm-] n (Phys) → Quantensprung m (fig); Riesenschritt m
Italian quantum leap [ˈkwɔntəm-] n (fig) → enorme cambiamento

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