quantum leap

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quantum leap

An abrupt, large increase, especially in knowledge.

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quantum leap

quantum jump

a sudden highly significant advance; breakthrough

[C20: from its use in physics meaning the sudden jump of an electron, atom, etc, from one energy level to another]

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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

kvantesprang

quantum leap

n (fig) → enorme cambiamento

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