: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence
Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.—
Darryl Young
Darryl YoungThe airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.—McKenzie Funk
—often used before another nounMcKenzie Funkintel data
an intel briefing
Examples of intel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ashleigh’s seizure, at least, gives the docs some important intel: Something other than the tumor is causing her weight loss.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
For now, though, there first has to be intel on whether Giannis Antetokounmpo could come available, in which case all assets should be held in abeyance.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
After Dina shares crucial intel, Ellie prepares to petition the town council.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Follow her for the most up-to-date intel on where to travel, what to drink and where to dine.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intel
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
For now, though, there first has to be intel on whether Giannis Antetokounmpo could come available, in which case all assets should be held in abeyance.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
After Dina shares crucial intel, Ellie prepares to petition the town council.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Follow her for the most up-to-date intel on where to travel, what to drink and where to dine.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intel
Cite this Entry
“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share