psychometric

adjective

psy·​cho·​met·​ric ˌsī-kə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce psychometric (audio)
: of or relating to psychometrics or psychometry
psychometrically adverb

Examples of psychometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My company’s extensive psychometric testing and research culminated in our Global Leadership Assessment Practice, which defines core traits of future-fit leaders. Dr. Tracy Cocivera, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Managers can figure out employee values from psychometric testing, surveys or one-to-one interviews. Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Companies use psychometric testing to assess candidates’ suitability for the CEO role based on their personality traits, mental capability, and behavioral style. Trey Williams, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2023 The best ones are created by those with PhDs who know psychometric construction, says Cron. Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 11 June 2023 An example could be using a psychometric or personality credit assessment to generate a credit score based on behavior. Paul Davis, Forbes, 3 May 2023 The applicant who outperformed on the psychometric test rose to the company’s top ranks within a year and a half. Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023 The Enneagram test is a psychometric test, which is a scientific method used to measure an individual's mental capabilities and behavioral style. Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 11 June 2023 The company claimed to be able to assess candidates across what’s known as the Big Five personality traits, commonly used in psychometric hiring assessments. Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 26 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychometric was in 1854

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“Psychometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychometric. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

psychometric

adjective
psy·​cho·​met·​ric ˌsī-kə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce psychometric (audio)
: of or relating to psychometrics
psychometrically adverb

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