Intelligence Quotient (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
- The psychologist administered an intelligence quotient test to determine the child's cognitive abilities.
- A high intelligence quotient is often associated with academic success and career advancement.
- The concept of intelligence quotient has been widely criticized for its limitations and cultural biases.
- Research has shown that there is a strong correlation between intelligence quotient and socioeconomic status.
- The average intelligence quotient score for adults is typically set at 100, with scores above or below indicating above or below average intelligence.