EQ

¹

abbreviation for

1. educational quotient.
2. emotional quotient.

eq.

²

abbreviation for

1. equal.
2. equation.
3. equivalent.

EQ

¹

abbreviation for

1. emotional quotient, a (notional) measure of a person's adequacy in such areas as self-awareness, empathy, and dealing sensitively with other people
2. equalization, the electronic balancing of sound frequencies on audio recording equipment or hi-fi to reduce distortion or achieve a specific effect

eq.

²

abbreviation for

1. equal
2. equation
3. equivalent

Word History and Origins

Origin of EQ¹

(sense 1) late C20: by analogy with IQ

Example Sentences

“He was utterly pleased with himself when mixing the record, saying, ‘Look — no EQ!’”

From New York Times

This is measured in kg CO2 eq/h -- carbon dioxide equivalents per flight hour and is true under optimal conditions, where green energy is used.

From Science Daily

Luxurious wireless and active noise-canceling headphones for audiophiles have high-fidelity sound, sidetone, customizable EQ, Bluetooth 5.1 Multipoint and play 30+ hours on each charge.

From Seattle Times

But I didn't know about mics or EQ or anything.

From BBC

It signals to those who are the opposite, who are maybe more emotionally intelligent, that their EQ, their vulnerability is unattractive – which is harmful to both parties at the end of the day.

From Salon