I.q. (Noun)
Meaning
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- His exceptional math skills contributed significantly to his high IQ, a characteristic of gifted individuals like himself.
- Average IQ is measured to be around 85-115 in most standardized tests and research, though criteria may vary.
- A child with an unusually high IQ might need to be placed in an accelerated learning environment to reach their full potential.
- The scientist designed an IQ test specifically for children to identify potential prodigies and offer them advanced instruction.
- She checked the results of the administered IQ evaluation, curious about her relative mental aptitude and knowledge.