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psychometrics

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

Origin of psychometrics

First recorded in 1850–55; psycho- + -metrics
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British Dictionary definitions for psychometrics

psychometrics

noun (functioning as singular)
  1. the branch of psychology concerned with the design and use of psychological tests
  2. the application of statistical and mathematical techniques to psychological testing
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Word Origin and History for psychometrics

n.

"science of measuring mental processes," 1917, from psychometric; also see -ics.

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psychometrics in Medicine

psychometrics

(sī′kə-mĕt′rĭks)
n.
  1. The branch of psychology that deals with the design, administration, and interpretation of quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables such as intelligence, aptitude, and personality traits.psychometry
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Related formspsy′cho•met′ric null adj.
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