i.q.

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i.q.

A psychologist explains the child's i.q. score to the parents.

Definition

Noun: 1. Intelligence Quotient: A numerical score derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence. It is calculated as the ratio of a person's mental age (as measured by the test) to their chronological age, multiplied by 100. An IQ of 100 is considered average for a given age group.

Usage
  • IQ is used as a countable noun to refer to a specific score or a general level of intellectual ability.
  • It is almost always written with capital letters (I and Q) and is often preceded by an article (an, the, his, her) or a possessive adjective.
  • It is commonly used in educational, psychological, and informal contexts to discuss cognitive ability.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • To have an IQ of [number]: To achieve a specific score on an intelligence test.
    • He is reported to have an IQ of 160.
  • IQ test/score: Common collocations referring to the assessment or its result.
    • The psychologist administered an IQ test.
  • Emotional IQ (EQ): A modern extension of the concept, referring to emotional intelligence, often contrasted with the traditional cognitive IQ.
    • Some employers value emotional IQ as much as traditional IQ.
Variants and Related Words
  • IQ test (n): A standardized assessment designed to measure human intelligence.
  • IQ score (n): The numerical result of an IQ test.
Synonyms
  • Intelligence quotient: The full term for IQ.
  • Cognitive ability score: A more general term.
  • Mental age score: Refers to the underlying concept used in the calculation.
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary and most common meaning of IQ is the Intelligence Quotient as defined above.
  • The abbreviation i.q. (often in lowercase) can have a different, specialized meaning in academic citations, standing for the Latin "," meaning "the same as." However, in modern general English usage, IQ (in capitals) almost exclusively refers to the intelligence measure. The Latin usage is rare and confined to specific scholarly contexts.
i.q.

A psychologist explains the child's i.q. score to the parents.

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)

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