intelligence
/in'telidʤəns/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills: This refers to the mental capacity to learn, understand, reason, and solve problems.
- Secret information, especially about an enemy or competitor: This refers to collected data or knowledge, often of a strategic or military nature.
- An organization or agency engaged in gathering such information: This refers to a group or unit responsible for collecting and analyzing secret information.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Mental Capacity):
- Her intelligence is evident in her ability to solve complex puzzles quickly.
- The test is designed to measure different types of intelligence.
- Noun (Secret Information):
- The general reviewed the latest intelligence before making a decision.
- They gathered intelligence on the rival company's new product.
- Noun (Organization):
- He works for a foreign intelligence agency.
Advanced Usage
- "Artificial Intelligence (AI)": The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
- Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries.
- "Intelligence quotient (IQ)": A score derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.
- His intelligence quotient is above average.
Variants and Related Words
- Intelligent (adj.): Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
- She is an intelligent student who asks insightful questions.
- Intelligently (adv.): In an intelligent manner.
- He acted intelligently in the crisis.
Synonyms
- Mental acuity: Sharpness of the mind.
- Brainpower: Intellectual ability.
- Information: Knowledge obtained from investigation or study.
- Espionage: The practice of spying or using spies to obtain secret information.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
Note: "Intelligence" is primarily a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Actions related to it use other verbs. - To gather intelligence: To collect secret information. - The spy's mission was to gather intelligence behind enemy lines. - To share intelligence: To exchange secret information. - The allies agreed to share intelligence about the threat.
Related Idioms
- The intelligence community: The collective of government agencies and departments engaged in intelligence activities.
- A report was circulated within the intelligence community.
- Actionable intelligence: Information that is sufficiently detailed and timely to inform a decision or initiate an action.
- The raid was conducted based on actionable intelligence.
Noun
- the operation of gathering information about an enemy
- information about recent and important events
- they awaited news of the outcome
- secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)
- we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage
- a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy
- the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience