achievement quotient

noun

, Psychology.

1. achievement age divided by chronological age, usually expressed as a multiple of 100. The achievement quotient of a ten-year-old child whose achievement age equals that of the average twelve-year-old is 1.2, or 120. : AQ

achievement quotient

noun

1. psychol a measure of ability derived by dividing an individual's achievement age by his actual age AQ

Word History and Origins

Origin of achievement quotient¹

First recorded in 1920–25