IQ
1 of 2noun
ˌī-ˈkyü 
1
: a number used to express the apparent relative intelligence of a person: such as
a
: a score determined by one's performance on a standardized intelligence test relative to the average performance of others of the same age
b
: the ratio of the mental age (as reported on a standardized test) to the chronological age multiplied by 100
2
: proficiency in or knowledge of a specified subject
nobody questioned his hockey IQ
iq
2 of 2abbreviation
the same as
Synonyms
Noun
- command
- mastership
- mastery
- proficiency
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun They wanted me to take an IQ test. he has a movie IQ that is off the charts
Word History
Etymology
Noun
intelligence quotient
Abbreviation
Latin idem quod
First Known Use
Noun
1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
IQ
noun
ˌī-ˈkyü
: a number that represents a person's level of intelligence based on the score of a special test
Medical Definition
IQ
noun
ˌī-ˈkyü
: a number used to express the apparent relative intelligence of a person based on the results of standardized testing: as
a
: the ratio of the mental age (as reported on a standardized test) to the chronological age multiplied by 100
b
: a score determined by one's performance on a standardized intelligence test relative to the average performance of others of the same age
IQ
noun
as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something he has a movie IQ that is off the charts Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- proficiency
- experience
- mastery
- mastership
- literacy
- command
- fluency
- expertise
- virtuosity
- skill(s)
- facility
- practice
- familiarity
- acquaintance
- intimacy
- hang
- know-how
- practise
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- incompetence
- incompetency
- illiteracy
- ignorance
- unfamiliarity