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Definition of Intelligence
1. Noun. The ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience.
Specialized synonyms: Brain, Brainpower, Learning Ability, Mental Capacity, Mentality, Wit, Breadth, Comprehensiveness, Largeness, Intellect, Mind, Nonverbal Intelligence, Verbal Intelligence, Mental Quickness, Quick-wittedness, Quickness, Mental Dexterity, Nimbleness, Brilliance, Genius, Precociousness, Precocity, Acuity, Acuteness, Keenness, Sharpness, Brightness, Cleverness, Smartness, Astuteness, Perspicaciousness, Perspicacity, Shrewdness, Marbles, Wits
Attributes: Intelligent, Stupid, Unintelligent
Derivative terms: Intelligent, Intelligent
Antonyms: Stupidity
2. Noun. A unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy.
Generic synonyms: Administrative Body, Administrative Unit
Specialized synonyms: Military Intelligence, Military Intelligence Agency, United States Intelligence Agency, Ic, Intelligence Community, National Intelligence Community, United States Intelligence Community, International Intelligence Agency
3. Noun. Secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy). "We sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage"
Generic synonyms: Info, Information
Specialized synonyms: Military Intelligence
4. Noun. Information about recent and important events. "They awaited news of the outcome"
Generic synonyms: Info, Information
Specialized synonyms: Good Word, Latest, Update
5. Noun. The operation of gathering information about an enemy.
Specialized synonyms: Spying, Undercover Work, Current Intelligence, Combat Intelligence, Tactical Intelligence, Strategic Intelligence, Sigint, Signals Intelligence, Clandestine Operation, Overt Operation, Reconnaissance, Reconnaissance Mission, Counterintelligence
Generic synonyms: Information Gathering
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)