psychometrics

[ sahy-kuh-me-triks ]

/ ˌsaɪ kəˈmɛ trɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb) Psychology.

the measurement of mental traits, abilities, and processes.

Words nearby psychometrics

psychologize, psychology, psychomachia, psychomancy, psychometric, psychometrics, psychometry, psychomimetic, psychomotor, psychomotor agitation, psychomotor epilepsy

Also psychometry.

Origin of psychometrics

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

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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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Medicine definitions for psychometrics

psychometrics

[ sī′kə-mĕt′rĭks ]

n.

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

Other words from psychometrics

psy′cho•met′ric null adj.