IQ

¹ American  

Psychology.

1. intelligence quotient.

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i.q. ² American  

abbreviation

1. the same as.

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IQ ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. intelligence quotient

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i.q. ² British  

abbreviation

1. idem quod

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iq ³ British  

abbreviation

1. Iraq

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Etymology

Origin of IQ¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Origin of i.q.²

From Latin idem quod

Example Sentences

I’m sure Vikram has a high IQ, but did not display good judgment in dissimulating to me.

From The Wall Street Journal

You say your EQ is higher than your IQ.

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers note that long-term exposure to lead, even at low levels, can permanently affect brain development, potentially lowering IQ and contributing to attention and behavioral problems.

From Science Daily

Moving sharply, Djokovic used his superior tennis IQ to carefully construct points in a way which Alcaraz could not compute - similar to how he discombobulated the Spaniard in last year's quarter-finals.

From BBC

It was a trademark Kelly display as he danced around the ring, displaying devastating speed and high ring IQ - knowing when to engage and when to get on his heels.

From BBC

Related Words

• intellect