achievement quotient

achievement quotient
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. Abbr.: AQ Cf. intelligence quotient.
[1920-25]

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