: 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
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Fridays bring themed classes, courses high on intel and low on snobbery.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Oh, and also make sure to check out my exclusive midgame merge interview with Christian for bonus intel!
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Now, fresh mock draft intel from ESPN’s Matt Miller has turned heads.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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