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intelligence

[in-tel-i-juhns]

noun

  1. the capacity, especially of a particular person or animal, for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; relative aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, meanings, etc..

    I want my daughter’s teachers to nourish her intelligence and curiosity.

    Natasha was a chimpanzee of remarkable intelligence, a “genius” among her species.

  2. the demonstration or application of a high mental capacity.

    He writes with intelligence and wit.

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  3. the faculty of understanding, learning, or reasoning, considered generally.

    Are there hard limits to human intelligence?

    Some questions must be addressed not only with the intelligence but also with the heart.

  4. a particular aspect of the ability to perceive, understand, learn, and handle problems, as used in a specified way, area of life, activity, etc..

    The study examined the effect of emotional intelligence on organizational learning.

    I have no mechanical intelligence whatsoever.

  5. new or current knowledge or information, such as about specific events, conditions, trends, etc..

    Feeds from 26 mall cameras are analyzed to provide vendors with actionable intelligence about shopping patterns.

  6. the gathering or distribution of information, especially secret information.

    I’ve decided to pursue a career in intelligence.

    His areas of focus include business intelligence, data management, and investment research.

  7. Government.

    1. information about an enemy or a potential enemy.

      We now have new intelligence about terrorist activity in the country.

    2. the evaluated conclusions drawn from such information.

    3. an organization or agency engaged in gathering such information.

      She works for military intelligence.

  8. interchange of information.

    They have been maintaining intelligence with foreign agents for years.

  9. Christian Science.a fundamental attribute of God, or infinite Mind.

  10. Often Intelligence an intelligent being or spirit, especially one without a physical body, such as an angel or Supreme Being.

    He believes there is a creative Intelligence behind the universe.



intelligence

/ ɪˈɛɪəԲ /

noun

  1. the capacity for understanding; ability to perceive and comprehend meaning

  2. good mental capacity

    a person of intelligence

  3. old-fashionednews; information

  4. military information about enemies, spies, etc

  5. a group or department that gathers or deals with such information

  6. (often capital) an intelligent being, esp one that is not embodied

  7. (modifier) of or relating to intelligence

    an intelligence network

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • hyperintelligence noun
  • nonintelligence noun
  • preintelligence noun
  • superintelligence noun
  • ˌٱˈԳپ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of intelligence1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin intelligentia, from intelligent- (stem of ԳٱŧԲ intelligent ) + -ia, noun suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of intelligence1

C14: from Latin intellegentia, from intellegere to discern, comprehend, literally: choose between, from inter- + legere to choose
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She said some of Iran's nuclear activities would be applicable to developing a bomb, but US intelligence agencies had assessed that Iran was not engaged in key weaponization work.

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That is the thrust of what Netanyahu has said by way of reason for the attack now – that intelligence shows that Iran was getting closer to a possible breakout status for a nuclear weapon.

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Duncan Atkinson KC, prosecuting, said Arshad's actions created a "significant risk" of damage to national security and "put the safety of intelligence agency personnel at risk."

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