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
Krebs can play successfully against elites (via Puck IQ), brings enough offence for a middle-six role (via Natural Stat Trick) and is on a value deal (via PuckPedia).
Krebs, 24, is a centre in Buffalo, but could easily work on the wing.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Shares of the Japanese gaming giant have jumped 46% this year, adding roughly $39 billion to the stock's value, according to a CNBC calculation of data from S&P Capital IQ.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Cognitive development included the health of a child’s executive function skills, decision-making, memory, attention, learning, IQ and academic performance.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Bane is viewed by those around the league as a high IQ player with great character and a wide-ranging skill set.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Shares of the Japanese gaming giant have jumped 46% this year, adding roughly $39 billion to the stock's value, according to a CNBC calculation of data from S&P Capital IQ.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Cognitive development included the health of a child’s executive function skills, decision-making, memory, attention, learning, IQ and academic performance.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Bane is viewed by those around the league as a high IQ player with great character and a wide-ranging skill set.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
proficiency
Noun
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The first Black principal in that town, he is credited with reducing arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary actions and increasing academic proficiency.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Employers need to see results, and results scream proficiency.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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