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1. (noun) quantum jump
(physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum

2. (noun) quantum leap, quantum jump
a sudden large increase or advance
"this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer"

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