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quantum leap
(redirected from quantum leaps)

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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).
quantum leap, jump
n
a sudden highly significant advance; breakthrough
[from its use in physics meaning the sudden jump of an electron, atom, etc. from one energy level to another]
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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"
quantum jump
jump, leap - a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"
Translations
quantum leap n (fig) → enorme cambiamento
quantum leap n (fig) → enorme cambiamento


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