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 intelligence intelligence /ˌɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

noun

  1. () The ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience  ( intelligence )
    the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
  2. () A unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy  ( intelligence agency , intelligence service , intelligence )
    a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy
  3. The operation of gathering information about an enemy  ( intelligence , intelligence activity , intelligence operation )
    the operation of gathering information about an enemy
  4. Information about recent and important events  ( intelligence , intel [Informal] , tidings , news , word )
    information about recent and important events
     They awaited news of the outcome
    they awaited news of the outcome
  5. Secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)  ( intelligence , intelligence information )
    secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)
     We sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage
    we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage