Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
noun
Wechs·ler Adult Intelligence Scale
ˈweks-lər- 
: an updated version of the Wechsler-Bellevue test having the same structure but standardized against a different population to more accurately reflect the general population
—abbreviation WAIS
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“Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Wechsler%20Adult%20Intelligence%20Scale. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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