WORD MEANING

Teleportation meaning

tel-uh-por-TAY-shun · noun

The hypothetical or fictional process of moving instantly from one place to another without physically traveling the distance in between.

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Other meanings

The transfer of information or data instantly across a network.

In quantum physics, the transmission of quantum states between particles over a distance without moving the particles themselves.

The term is commonly used in science fiction and theoretical physics contexts.

Examples

The science fiction novel featured teleportation as a common mode of travel.

Scientists are researching the possibilities of quantum teleportation.

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