: 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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Adventure intel: The town of Morehead is known as the Muskie Capital of the South.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 22 May 2025
Plus, for tons more intel and insight, make sure to check out our interviews with the jury and the final five.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
In addition to learning how the universe took shape, scientists hope to get intel on how the first light was released and the first galaxies formed.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Models are far from the be-all, end-all for the Sixers, who have hired a robust scouting and intel staff in recent years under Morey led by VPs of player personnel Prosper Karangwa and Ariana Andonian.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 22 May 2025
Plus, for tons more intel and insight, make sure to check out our interviews with the jury and the final five.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
In addition to learning how the universe took shape, scientists hope to get intel on how the first light was released and the first galaxies formed.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Models are far from the be-all, end-all for the Sixers, who have hired a robust scouting and intel staff in recent years under Morey led by VPs of player personnel Prosper Karangwa and Ariana Andonian.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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