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What does an Estimator primitive do?
PostedMay 23, 2026
Question: In Qiskit-style primitives, what is the Estimator mainly used for?
A) Counting the number of physical cables in a quantum processor
B) Estimating expectation values of observables for quantum circuits
C) Drawing only circuit diagrams
D) Measuring qubits without using a circuit
Correct: B
Explanation: The Estimator primitive is used to estimate expectation values of observables with respect to states prepared by quantum circuits. This is especially useful in variational algorithms.
Topic: quantum computing / Qiskit / Estimator