A few useful words.

Definitions to keep beside your reading.

Bit: A classical information unit with two possible values, usually labeled 0 and 1.
Qubit: A quantum system whose state can be a superposition of two basis states.
Amplitude: A complex-number coefficient of a quantum state; its squared magnitude gives an outcome probability in the chosen basis.
Interference: Combination of amplitudes that changes outcome probabilities through reinforcement or cancellation.
Entanglement: A property of a joint quantum state that cannot be represented as a mixture of independent states of its parts.
Physical qubit: A hardware system used to represent quantum information.
Logical qubit: Quantum information encoded using multiple physical systems and an error-correcting code.
Classical baseline: The specified classical method against which a quantum method is compared.
Quantum annealing: An approach that evolves a system toward low-energy states of an encoded problem; distinct from a universal gate circuit.
Bookings: Orders under a company's stated definition; not interchangeable with recognized revenue.
Dilution: A reduction in an existing shareholder's ownership percentage when additional shares are issued.
Operating cash flow: Cash generated or used by operating activities over a reporting period.