quantum
['kwɔntəm]
n. ,

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1. Liability was admitted by the defendant, but the case went to trial because they could not agree the quantum of damages.
   被告责任，但案还拿庭判，损赔金金额议。
2. A quantum number, either+1(even) or-1(odd), that mathematically describes this property.
   数均衡数含描述性数＋1（偶）－1（奇）

quantum
quanta
[ noun ]

1. a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory

<noun.cognition>

2. (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory)

<noun.cognition>

Quantum \Quan"tum\, n.; pl. {Quanta}. [L., neuter of quantus how
great, how much. See {Quantity},]
1. Quantity; amount. ``Without authenticating . . . the
quantum of the charges.'' --Burke.

2. (Math.) A definite portion of a manifoldness, limited by a
mark or by a boundary. --W. K. Clifford.

{Quantum meruit}[L., as much as he merited] (Law), a count in
an action grounded on a promise that the defendant would
pay to the plaintiff for his service as much as he should
deserve.

{Quantum sufficit}, or {Quantum suff.} [L., as much suffices]
(Med.), a sufficient quantity; -- abbreviated {q. s.} in
pharmacy.

{Quantum valebat}[L., as much at it was worth] (Law), a count
in an action to recover of the defendant, for goods sold,
as much as they were worth. --Blackstone.