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intelligence

7 ENTRIES FOUND:

in·tel·li·gence

noun \in-ˈte-lə-jən(t)s\

Definition of INTELLIGENCE

1
a (1) : the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : reason; also : the skilled use of reason (2) : the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria (as tests) b Christian Science : the basic eternal quality of divine Mind c : mental acuteness : shrewdness
2
a : an intelligent entity; especially : angel b : intelligent minds or mind <cosmic intelligence>
3
: the act of understanding : comprehension
4
a : information, news b : information concerning an enemy or possible enemy or an area; also : an agency engaged in obtaining such information
5
: the ability to perform computer functions

Examples of INTELLIGENCE

  1. She impressed us with her superior intelligence.
  2. a person of average intelligence
  3. gathering intelligence about a neighboring country's activities

Origin of INTELLIGENCE

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intelligentia, from intelligent-, intelligens intelligent
First Known Use: 14th century

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