IQ

noun

ˌī-ˈkyü How to pronounce IQ (audio)
Definition of IQnext
as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something he has a movie IQ that is off the charts

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Recent Examples of IQ But the Gators’ new tailback believes his football IQ separates him. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 The person who first publicly raised the claims about Arday had written about race and IQ and, Harper said, could fairly be described as racist. — Michel Martin, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 Gravis had already raised $23 million last November, in a round led by IQ Capital and Zacua Ventures. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In Europe, Austrian electric-boat maker Smart IQ completed integration and functional system tests on its newest vessel in late April 2026. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for IQ
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proficiency
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  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw student proficiency rise above its pre-pandemic rate for the first time, as did the state average.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Skills also need to be defined with proficiency levels across different roles.
    — Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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