intelligence noun
1 ability to understand
ADJ. acute, considerable, great, high a writer with an acute intelligence This essay shows considerable intelligence. | quick | average, normal | limited, low | innate, native | human | artificial Computer scientists study artificial intelligence.
VERB + INTELLIGENCE have At least he had the intelligence to turn off the gas. | demonstrate, show | use
INTELLIGENCE + NOUN test
2 information
ADJ. secret We've obtained secret intelligence about enemy plans. | reliable | military Military intelligence is gathered using sophisticated technology. | criminal
VERB + INTELLIGENCE collect, gather
INTELLIGENCE + NOUN agency, service He works for the French intelligence service. | officer | gathering His unit was responsible for intelligence gathering in North Africa. | report | operation
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