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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And unfortunately, according to Leadership IQ’s Narcissist Test, more than half of employees rated their boss as having at least a few narcissistic traits.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Up to five pairs of diners a night can enjoy a dinner curated by the Manhattan hot spot — which has served celebrities like Nas, David Beckham and more — from the backseat of the brand-new Cadillac Escalade IQ.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Catch up quick: Studies have found evidence that high levels of fluoride exposure might be associated with lower IQ levels in children, Axios' Maya Goldman writes.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The full-year performance fell short of S&P Capital IQ estimates of $15.82 billion in earnings and $401.2 billion in revenue.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Up to five pairs of diners a night can enjoy a dinner curated by the Manhattan hot spot — which has served celebrities like Nas, David Beckham and more — from the backseat of the brand-new Cadillac Escalade IQ.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Catch up quick: Studies have found evidence that high levels of fluoride exposure might be associated with lower IQ levels in children, Axios' Maya Goldman writes.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The full-year performance fell short of S&P Capital IQ estimates of $15.82 billion in earnings and $401.2 billion in revenue.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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