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Meaning of Downing effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The tendency of people with a below average IQ to overestimate their IQ, and of people with an above average IQ to underestimate their IQ.

uncommon

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Downing Street Downingtown downland downlands downlead downleg