quantums

noun

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1 meaning of quantums

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noun
Plural of quantum.
Shortening the scheduler's quantums made the system feel more responsive but added overhead.
Some operating systems give interactive tasks longer quantums than background jobs.

quantums is a form of quantum

quantum, noun: The smallest possible unit of a given quantity or measurable phenomenon, which for that reason cannot be divided. Full entry

Forms: quantumquantums pluralquanta plural
Spelling: quantum → quantums: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /z/.

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