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psychometrics

[ sahy-kuh-me-triks ]
/ ˌsaɪ kəˈmɛ trɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)Psychology.
the measurement of mental traits, abilities, and processes.
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Also psychometry.

Origin of psychometrics

First recorded in 1850–55; psycho- + -metrics

Words nearby psychometrics

psychologize, psychology, psychomachia, psychomancy, psychometric, psychometrics, psychometry, psychomimetic, psychomotor, psychomotor epilepsy, psychomotor retardation
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British Dictionary definitions for psychometrics

psychometrics
/ (ˌsaɪkəʊˈmɛtrɪks) /
noun (functioning as singular)
the branch of psychology concerned with the design and use of psychological tests
the application of statistical and mathematical techniques to psychological testing
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