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
How players are displaying uncharacteristically low IQ's on defense.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Through a strategic alliance, JPMorgan Chase has become an operational partner for Consulting IQ — though the relationship extends far beyond logistics.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
While CEOs and industry leaders are publicly acknowledging AI's transformative impact on employment, a comprehensive new study from Leadership IQ reveals that the vast majority of business leaders may be living in denial about what's actually coming.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Krebs can play successfully against elites (via Puck IQ), brings enough offence for a middle-six role (via Natural Stat Trick) and is on a value deal (via PuckPedia).
Krebs, 24, is a centre in Buffalo, but could easily work on the wing.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Through a strategic alliance, JPMorgan Chase has become an operational partner for Consulting IQ — though the relationship extends far beyond logistics.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
While CEOs and industry leaders are publicly acknowledging AI's transformative impact on employment, a comprehensive new study from Leadership IQ reveals that the vast majority of business leaders may be living in denial about what's actually coming.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Krebs can play successfully against elites (via Puck IQ), brings enough offence for a middle-six role (via Natural Stat Trick) and is on a value deal (via PuckPedia).
Krebs, 24, is a centre in Buffalo, but could easily work on the wing.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
proficiency
Noun
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Reality: Technical proficiency with CRM systems, marketing automation tools and analytics platforms is essential for integrating systems and ensuring data flows smoothly.—
Vivek Vishal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The required soccer proficiency is believed to be a main reason behind the recasting of the role, played by Gus Turner is Seasons 1-3.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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