Ancilla
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænˈsɪ.lə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ancilla is a noun meaning An auxiliary or accessory.
Meaning
An auxiliary or accessory.
More Meanings
- (computing) An ancilla bit
- (rare) A maid.
Example Sentences
The circuit uses a single ancilla for each stabilizer generator.
‘And pass me that towel,’ added Ada, but the ancilla was picking up coins she had dropped in her haste […]
The filter achieves this two-qubit filtering effect by using two ancilla photons as probes that detect whether or not the two input photons are in the desired states.
Word Forms
- ancillae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ancillula, maiden, undermaid, abigail, handmaiden, house maid.
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