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iq

abbreviation

Definition of IQ

the same as

Origin of IQ

Latin idem quod

IQ

noun \ˌī-ˈkyü\

Definition of IQ

1
: a number used to express the apparent relative intelligence of a person: as
a : the ratio of the mental age (as reported on a standardized test) to the chronological age multiplied by 100
b : a score determined by one's performance on a standardized intelligence test relative to the average performance of others of the same age
2
: proficiency in or knowledge of a specified subject <nobody questioned his hockey IQ>

Examples of IQ

  1. They wanted me to take an IQ test.
  2. <he has a movie IQ that is off the charts>

Origin of IQ

intelligence quotient
First Known Use: 1920

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fetish, hypochondria, intelligence, mania, narcissism, neurosis, pathological, psychosis, schadenfreude, subliminal

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