Definition of Intelligence

1. Noun. The ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience.


2. Noun. A unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy.

3. Noun. Secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy). "We sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage"
Exact synonyms: Intelligence Information
Generic synonyms: Info, Information
Specialized synonyms: Military Intelligence

4. Noun. Information about recent and important events. "They awaited news of the outcome"
Exact synonyms: News, Tidings, Word
Generic synonyms: Info, Information
Specialized synonyms: Good Word, Latest, Update

5. Noun. The operation of gathering information about an enemy.

Definition of Intelligence

1. n. The act or state of knowing; the exercise of the understanding.

Definition of Intelligence

1. Noun. Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to learn and comprehend. ¹

2. Noun. An entity that has such capacities. ¹

3. Noun. Information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities. ¹

4. Noun. A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Intelligence

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Medical Definition of Intelligence

1. The ability to comprehend or understand. Origin: L. Intelligere = to understand This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intelligence

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intellectually
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intelligence (current term)
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