intelligence

/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
noun
  1. The ability to learn, understand, and think about things; mental ability.
    • Dogs show remarkable intelligence when learning new commands.
    • Her intelligence and hard work helped her solve the complex problem.
    • The test measures a person's general intelligence, not just memory.
  2. Secret information about an enemy, competitor, or potential threat, especially gathered by a government or military.
    • Intelligence reports warned of a possible cyberattack.
    • The spy agency gathered intelligence about the enemy's troop movements.
    • Businesses use market intelligence to stay ahead of their competitors.
  3. An organization or department that collects and analyzes secret information.
    • He worked for British intelligence during the Cold War.
    • The intelligence community shares data across multiple agencies.
    • Intelligence confirmed that the threat was neutralized.
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