Definition

Noun: 1. A standardized assessment designed to measure human intelligence: An IQ test is a type of psychometric test that yields a score intended to serve as a measure of an individual's cognitive abilities and intellectual potential relative to their age group.

Usage

The term "IQ test" is used to refer to the specific examination itself. It is often discussed in contexts related to psychology, education, and cognitive science. - The school psychologist administered an IQ test to the student. - Some researchers debate what exactly an IQ test measures. - He scored very highly on the IQ test.

Advanced Usage

• "to take an IQ test": To undergo the assessment.
  • All participants were asked to take an IQ test.
• "to administer an IQ test": To give or conduct the test (typically used for a qualified professional).
  • Only a licensed psychologist can properly administer an IQ test.

Variants and Related Words

• Intelligence test (n): A more general synonym for IQ test.
  • An IQ test is a specific type of intelligence test.
• Cognitive assessment (n): A broader term that may include tests of memory, reasoning, and problem-solving, not solely focused on deriving an IQ score.

Synonyms

• Intelligence test
• Cognitive test (in a broader sense)

Related Phrases

• IQ score (n): The numerical result obtained from an IQ test.
  • Her IQ score was in the gifted range.
• Test of intelligence: A descriptive phrase for an IQ test.

Noun

1. a psychometric test of intelligence
   • they used to think that intelligence is what an intelligence test tests