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

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

“Mia has an impeccable soccer IQ at such a young age,” Archey said.

From Los Angeles Times

And don’t forget to test your cultural IQ.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Warsh brings epic high IQ and EQ to the Fed,” Henry said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• intellect