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intelligence quotient n

Intelligence quotient means a number that represents a person's intelligence and that is based on the score on a special test. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of intelligence quotient

  • a number that represents a person's intelligence and that is based on the score on a special test

Usage examples of intelligence quotient

During the evaluation, the psychologist calculated the child's intelligence quotient from a special test.

His IQ score was 115 on the special test.

The school psychologist discussed her intelligence quotient with her parents after the assessment.

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