IQ

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test: IQ is a score derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.
    • The ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100): Historically, IQ was calculated by dividing a person's mental age (as measured by a test) by their actual age and multiplying the result by 100.
Usage
  • IQ is typically used as a singular, countable noun.
  • It is often preceded by an article (an, the) or a possessive pronoun (his, her, their).
  • It is commonly used in contexts related to psychology, education, and cognitive assessment.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She has a very high IQ.
    • The test is designed to measure a child's IQ.
    • An IQ above 130 is often considered gifted.
Advanced Usage
  • "IQ test": A specific test designed to measure intelligence quotient.
    • He took an IQ test as part of the research study.
  • "IQ score": The numerical result from an IQ test.
    • Her IQ score was in the 95th percentile.
Variants and Related Words
  • Intelligence Quotient: The full term for IQ.
    • Intelligence Quotient is a controversial measure of cognitive ability.
  • Cognitive assessment: A broader term for evaluating mental functions, which may include IQ testing.
Synonyms
  • Intelligence score: A more general term for a numerical representation of cognitive ability.
  • Cognitive ability index: A formal term sometimes used in psychological assessment.
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning of "IQ" is the numerical score from a standardized intelligence test.
  • It is important to note that the concept and measurement of IQ are subjects of ongoing debate in psychology regarding what aspects of intelligence they capture and their cultural fairness.
Noun
  1. a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test; the ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100)