intelligence quotient
/in'telidʤəns'kwouʃənt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test: The "intelligence quotient" is a numerical 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, it was calculated by dividing the mental age (as determined by a test) by the chronological age and multiplying the result by 100 to obtain a whole number.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The psychologist explained that the child's intelligence quotient was above average.
- A high intelligence quotient does not necessarily guarantee success in life.
- The test is designed to estimate an individual's intelligence quotient.
Advanced Usage
- "To have a high/low intelligence quotient": to possess a high or low IQ score.
- She is known to have a remarkably high intelligence quotient.
- "Intelligence quotient testing": the process of administering IQ tests.
- The school district reviewed its policies on intelligence quotient testing.
Variants and Related Words
- IQ (noun): The common abbreviation for "intelligence quotient".
- His IQ was measured at 130.
- Cognitive assessment (noun phrase): A broader term for evaluating mental functions, which may include IQ testing.
Synonyms
- IQ: The direct abbreviation.
- Mental age ratio: Refers to the original calculation method.
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically refers to the score from standardized tests. It is a psychometric construct and is distinct from broader concepts of intelligence, wisdom, or creativity.
- Its calculation and interpretation have been the subject of significant debate regarding cultural bias, validity, and what aspects of cognition it actually measures.
Noun
- 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)