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