intel

noun

in·​tel ˈin-ˌtel 

: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence

Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.

—Darryl Young

The airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.

—McKenzie Funk

—often used before another noun

intel data

an intel briefing

Examples of intel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Without this intel, offers can become outdated, funnels can fall flat and marketing can miss the mark. —Doaa K. Darwish, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Mars’ harmonious connection to Pluto drops game-changing intel in your lap. —Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025

This evening, we’re set to meet with two low-level sicarios, who can provide us some up-to-date intel on the status of the war for the city. —Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025

Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images/Getty Images Insider provides new update on Commanders WR Terry McLaurin On Monday morning, NFL insider Dan Graziano broke down the latest intel from training camps across the league. —Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intel

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel