intelligence test

noun

, Psychology.

1. any of various tests, as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale or the Stanford-Binet test, designed to measure the intellectual capacity of a person.

intelligence test

noun

1. any of a number of tests designed to measure a person's mental skills See also Binet-Simon scale

Word History and Origins

Origin of intelligence test¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The bug killer — also used on tomatoes, cranberries, Brussels sprouts and other fruits and vegetables — belongs to a class of compounds linked to autism, hyperactivity and reduced scores on intelligence tests in children.

From Salon

But Google is making some big claims for its new model, describing it as its "most capable" yet and has suggested it can outperform human experts in a range of intelligence tests.

From BBC

For instance, the maze test that’s included on some of the classic intelligence tests, such as the Wonderlic and AIQ, can help assess mental processing, but it doesn’t account for time.

From Washington Post

In my work as a clinical psychologist, I assess the cognitive skills of human patients using standardized intelligence tests.

From Scientific American

“We already know that dolphins and pigs are smart. The white coats wasting taxpayer dollars to teach animals to play video games are the ones who need intelligence tests,” he said.

From Washington Times