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intelligence quotient
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəns kwˈoʊʃənt/
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəns kwˈəʊʃənt/
IQI.Q.Intelligence quotient
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a measure of a person's reasoning ability and cognitive skills, derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence
Examples
His IQ of 140 placed him in the " genius " category.
The psychologist explained that IQ tests assess verbal and spatial skills.
