Definition of inteligence
1. intelligence [ n ] the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Used in print:(Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy....)
With intelligence .
(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)
Intelligence jabbed at him accusingly .
Synonyms intelligence Related Terms stupidity ability mind wit brilliance breadth acuteness mental_quickness precociousness brightness verbal_intelligence nonverbal_intelligence shrewdness marbles intelligent unintelligent2. intelligence [ n ] a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy
Used in print:(Donald J. Plantz, Sweeney Squadron....)
Finally , as time began to run_out , he headed into Ormoc and glide-bombed a group of houses that Intelligence had thought might contain Japanese supplies .
Synonyms intelligence intelligence_service intelligence_agency Related Terms administrative_unit ic united_states_intelligence_agency international_intelligence_agency military_intelligence3. intelligence [ n ] secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)
Examples:
"we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage"
4. intelligence [ n ] new information about specific and timely events
Examples:
"they awaited news of the outcome"
5. intelligence [ n ] the operation of gathering information about an enemy
Synonyms intelligence_activity intelligence_operation intelligence Related Terms information_gathering tactical_intelligence overt_operation strategic_intelligence signals_intelligence clandestine_operation current_intelligence reconnaissance counterintelligence spyingSimilar Spelling
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