noun
IQ
eye-KYOO
noun
1
Short for intelligence quotient, a score from a standardized test meant to measure reasoning ability relative to the average.
"A score of 100 on an IQ test is considered average."
"The film exaggerated the professor's IQ for comic effect."
How to Use IQ
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA number from a test that's supposed to measure how smart someone is.
Common mistake
IQ tests measure specific reasoning skills, not overall intelligence, creativity, or emotional intelligence — treat the number with some skepticism.
Common pairings
high IQ
IQ test
IQ score
Word Forms
more IQ comparative, most IQ superlative
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A score of 100 on an _____ test is considered average.