Eye-q
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A score measuring knowledge about eyes or vision. nonce-word, uncountable
"WHAT’S YOUR EYE-Q? Here are some odd facts about eyes. Try matching the statements in the column on the left with the words appearing in the column on the right. Then check your Eye-Q with the correct answers on page 20."
- 2 Alternative form of Eye-Q. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
"Pattern puzzle—24 Shamokin patterns are in this picture. Test your “eye-Q”’ and spot ’em."
- 3 A score measuring visual ability. nonce-word, uncountable
"Test yourself on how acutely you observe the little things about everyday items. If you can answer correctly all eight questions below, you have earned a “genius” rating for taking notice. Six right means your Eye-Q is definitely superior. 1. You ought to know what the Great Seal of the United States looks like because you’ve seen it so many times. Where?"
Example
More examples"WHAT’S YOUR EYE-Q? Here are some odd facts about eyes. Try matching the statements in the column on the left with the words appearing in the column on the right. Then check your Eye-Q with the correct answers on page 20."
Etymology
Blend of eye + IQ.
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