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
Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to Career Geek Blog, whether to include an IQ score depends on the number itself and the role.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Yes, but: Studies have continuously shown that widespread community water fluoridation is not associated with lower IQ scores in children, and rather prevents cavities and saves families money, per the CDC.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
Fluoride’s possible effects on children’s IQ also remain a subject of debate.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to Career Geek Blog, whether to include an IQ score depends on the number itself and the role.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Yes, but: Studies have continuously shown that widespread community water fluoridation is not associated with lower IQ scores in children, and rather prevents cavities and saves families money, per the CDC.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
Fluoride’s possible effects on children’s IQ also remain a subject of debate.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for IQ
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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