: 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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—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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Consider a new strategic alliance or pooling intel for mutual benefit.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Concerning The Master Password Attack Campaign The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team is doing a first-class job of keeping on top of the master password compromise attack campaign, and has now updated its intel.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Consider a new strategic alliance or pooling intel for mutual benefit.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Concerning The Master Password Attack Campaign The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team is doing a first-class job of keeping on top of the master password compromise attack campaign, and has now updated its intel.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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