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
Varner says Staub’s football IQ was a big part of his prep success and a driving factor in Sanford offering the QB before his senior season.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
The four-time MVP’s high football IQ will smarten up a roster and a coaching staff.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Other studies have found no impact of fluoride on IQ, and major health organizations have continued to recommend it be added to drinking water.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The move impacted production of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ and approximately 360 employees were laid off.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
The four-time MVP’s high football IQ will smarten up a roster and a coaching staff.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Other studies have found no impact of fluoride on IQ, and major health organizations have continued to recommend it be added to drinking water.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The move impacted production of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ and approximately 360 employees were laid off.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
proficiency
Noun
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Businesses expect middle managers to have technical proficiency, but also emotional intelligence and the ability to resolve conflicts.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic absenteeism and third-grade reading proficiency continue to be among the biggest challenges for the district, Dueppen said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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