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in·tel·li·gence (n-tl-jns)

n.

1. The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge, especially toward a purposeful goal.

2. An individual's relative standing on two quantitative indices, namely measured intelligence, as expressed by an intelligence quotient, and effectiveness of adaptive behavior.

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intelligence

[intel′ijəns]

Etymology: L, intelligentia, perception

1 the potential ability to acquire, retain, and apply experience, understanding, knowledge, reasoning, and judgment in coping with new experiences and in solving problems.

2 the manifestation of such ability. See also intelligence quotient. intelligent, adj.

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intelligence,

n mental potential or capacity; an individual's total repertoire of problem-solving and cognitive discrimination responses that are usual and expected at a given age level and in the large population unit; that which is measured by an intelligence test.

intelligence dental, quotient,

n an estimated appraisal of a patient's knowledge and appreciation of dental services.

intelligence quotient (IQ),

n an estimate of intelligence level; an index determined by dividing the mental age in months by the chronologic age in months and multiplying the result by 100. Thus the IQ of a child of 100 months with a mental age of 110 months would be 110.

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intelligence

1. the ability to comprehend or understand.

2. information gathered about the state of affairs in a farming system, a disease occurrence study, a public health survey or a veterinary service.