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
There are four purification speeds and a Clean Sense IQ monitor that automatically adjusts power depending on air quality.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Its own abstract says there isn’t enough information to link lower fluoride exposure with children’s IQ.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, there’s no doubt that his speed, motor and defensive IQ should mesh well somewhere in this team’s lineup, regardless of how this second-line experiment, which started positively against Calgary, pans out.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Its Alpha 9 Gen8 AI processor and Dolby Vision IQ boost both picture and sound, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes gaming super smooth.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Its own abstract says there isn’t enough information to link lower fluoride exposure with children’s IQ.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, there’s no doubt that his speed, motor and defensive IQ should mesh well somewhere in this team’s lineup, regardless of how this second-line experiment, which started positively against Calgary, pans out.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Its Alpha 9 Gen8 AI processor and Dolby Vision IQ boost both picture and sound, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes gaming super smooth.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
proficiency
Noun
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The board uses statewide assessments, English proficiency, attendance, special education metrics, and graduation rates and progress to determine a school's performance.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Jackson’s absence, Tyler Huntley played one of his best career games, throwing 17-of-22 for 186 yards and a touchdown while orchestrating the offense with proficiency.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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