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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The growth in private investment is giving rise to even more valuable private companies: Some 87% of firms with revenues of $100 million or more are private, according to S&P Capital IQ (SPGI+1.30%).
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
By now, most leaders have heard about the emotional quotient (EQ), often considered the soft-skill equivalent of the intelligence quotient (IQ).
—Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The thing is, what Sasson is doing with his speed and hockey IQ is pretty interesting.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
From night to night, the IQ and gameplan focus are closely resembling a Finals contender ...
—Shane Young, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
By now, most leaders have heard about the emotional quotient (EQ), often considered the soft-skill equivalent of the intelligence quotient (IQ).
—Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The thing is, what Sasson is doing with his speed and hockey IQ is pretty interesting.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
From night to night, the IQ and gameplan focus are closely resembling a Finals contender ...
—Shane Young, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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