What is another word for psychometric?

Pronunciation: [sˌa͡ɪkə͡ʊmˈɛtɹɪk] (IPA)

Psychometric refers to the measurement of mental abilities, personality traits, or other psychological constructs. There are several synonyms for psychometric such as psychological measurement, psychometrical evaluation, and cognitive assessment. Other synonyms include psychological testing, cognitive testing, and psychological evaluation. These terms are often used interchangeably in the field of psychology and education to describe the process of measuring and evaluating an individual's cognitive abilities, skills, and personality characteristics. The use of psychometric instruments is widespread in many different domains such as clinical psychology, educational testing, and human resources management. Ultimately, all these synonyms refer to the same concept of measuring and assessing human psychology in a standardized and objective manner.

Usage examples for Psychometric

Presenting herself to Reifferscheid, principally on account of an especial liking for the book-page of The States, she never forgot how the big man looked at her that first time over his spectacles, as if turning her pages with a sort of psychometric faculty.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort
Victor did not take this communication as a "psychometric reading," for he had been able to discern almost as much with his own eyes, and, besides, all of its definite information Mrs. Joyce might have furnished; but his mother added something that startled him.
"Victor Ollnee's Discipline"
Hamlin Garland
"Your psychometric tests showed that we were right in picking you.
"Anything You Can Do"
Gordon Randall Garrett

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