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noun

ˌī-ˈkyü

Definition of IQ

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 On personal autonomy and Super Cruise How GM plans to introduce eyes-off highway driving in the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028, building on Super Cruise’s current hands-free, eyes-on capability. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 This is slightly below domestic competitors like the Cadillac Escalade IQ, although Genesis charging speeds are more competitive. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 It’s expected to compete against the Cadillac Vistiq and Escalade IQ, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and Rivian R1S in the large SUV segment. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 But the Gators’ new tailback believes his football IQ separates him. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for IQ

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proficiency

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Nearly half of long-term English learners had already demonstrated proficiency in English but had not been reclassified, according to research cited by the Assembly Education Committee.

— Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The California State University system currently requires undergraduate applicants whose schooling was in a language other than English to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language to prove their proficiency in the language.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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