eq

noun

the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen

• Syn: ↑equivalent, ↑equivalent weight, ↑combining weight

• Hypernyms: ↑atomic mass, ↑atomic weight, ↑relative atomic mass

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abbreviation

1. equal

2. equation

3. equator; equatorial

4. equerry

5. equipment

6. equitable; equity

7. equivalent

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educational quotient.

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abbrev

1. Equal

2. Equation

3. Equivalent

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EQ UK [ˌiː ˈkjuː] US [ˌi ˈkju] noun [countable] [singular EQ plural EQs]

emotional quotient: someone’s ability to understand their emotions, deal with emotional problems, and get on well with other people

Thesaurus: intelligence, intuition and ability to understand_synonym someone who is intelligent or well informed_hyponym

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eq.,

1. equal.

2. equalizer.

3. equation.

4. equivalent.

EQ (no periods),

emotional intelligence: »

Many researchers in this relatively new field…fear that a notion as handy as EQ invites misuse (Nancy Gibbs).

╂[patterned after IQ]

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abbr.

■ educational quotient

■ emotional quotient

Origin:

after IQ, 'intelligence quotient.'

■ equalizer, specifically a graphic equalizer