as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
he has a movie IQ that is off the charts
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Recent Examples of IQ
For humans in high-income countries, IQ tests often predict key outcomes, such as academic and career success.
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Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
In general, participants gave lower estimates of their relative intelligence after completing the IQ test, which provided an objective check of sorts.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Since 2021, its internal data team, INKEY IQ, has been translating over 10 million unique consumer interactions into insights that power everything from product development to marketing strategy.
—Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While some VCs like IQ Capital have pivoted to focus more intently on defense, others are being set up in Europe purely to hunt for opportunities in the sector.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
In general, participants gave lower estimates of their relative intelligence after completing the IQ test, which provided an objective check of sorts.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Since 2021, its internal data team, INKEY IQ, has been translating over 10 million unique consumer interactions into insights that power everything from product development to marketing strategy.
—Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While some VCs like IQ Capital have pivoted to focus more intently on defense, others are being set up in Europe purely to hunt for opportunities in the sector.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
proficiency
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About 78% failed to reach proficiency in math for their grade on the 2024-25 exam.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Growth in math proficiency was similar, said Horne.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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