intelligence quotient
Plural
intelligence quotients
1
a measure of a person's reasoning ability and cognitive skills, derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence
- His IQ of 140 placed him in the "genius" category.
- The psychologist explained that IQ tests assess verbal and spatial skills.
- Studies debate whether IQ is fixed or can improve with education.
- The job required a minimum IQ score for complex analytical tasks.
- Critics argue that IQ tests don't measure creativity or emotional intelligence.