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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All numbers five-on-five, via Puck IQ Ekholm and Bouchard shine across all levels of competition.
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Build Emotional Intelligence Research indicates that emotional intelligence (EI) is a significant predictor of academic performance, complementing traditional measures like IQ.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Will Trump Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water? RFK Jr.'s X post came after a September ruling, in which U.S. judge Edward Chen ordered the EPA to take steps to reduce the risk of fluoride lowering children's IQ.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Experts maintain that there’s no credible evidence proving fluoride has lowered kids’ IQ levels.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Build Emotional Intelligence Research indicates that emotional intelligence (EI) is a significant predictor of academic performance, complementing traditional measures like IQ.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Will Trump Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water? RFK Jr.'s X post came after a September ruling, in which U.S. judge Edward Chen ordered the EPA to take steps to reduce the risk of fluoride lowering children's IQ.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Experts maintain that there’s no credible evidence proving fluoride has lowered kids’ IQ levels.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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