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educational quotient

American  

noun

  1. a numerical measure of an educational system's effectiveness, based on standardized test scores, graduation rate, and other factors. EQ

  2. Now Rare. a numerical measure of educational level, dividing educational age by chronological age. EQ


Etymology

Origin of educational quotient

First recorded in 1920–25

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