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as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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Recent Examples of intelligence
The company’s team includes professionals with backgrounds connected to cyber investigations, intelligence and financial crime analysis.
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Jon Stojan
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The goal is to layer the best human intelligence over an increasingly powerful AI technology stack.
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Rachel Proffitt,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Precision mobility intelligence G2 is designed as a next-generation industrial humanoid that combines advanced AI computing, precision manipulation, and autonomous mobility for demanding commercial applications.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The gap between what AI recommends and what happens in real‑world care is becoming the defining challenge for the next phase of healthcare intelligence.
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Abhishek Kumar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Jon Stojan
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The goal is to layer the best human intelligence over an increasingly powerful AI technology stack.
—
Rachel Proffitt,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Precision mobility intelligence G2 is designed as a next-generation industrial humanoid that combines advanced AI computing, precision manipulation, and autonomous mobility for demanding commercial applications.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The gap between what AI recommends and what happens in real‑world care is becoming the defining challenge for the next phase of healthcare intelligence.
—
Abhishek Kumar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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What happened to his barbed humanistic wit?
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With the same masterful blend of wit, insight, and empathy that made John Proctor a runaway hit, Born in the Dirt is a wickedly funny, vibrantly human new play about the meaning of art, community, and the complicated business of making something that lasts.
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Cancer season shifts your focus towards nurturing a felt sense of security.
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.
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Ask Volcano House staff for the most up-to-date info on any closures and open trails, as things change depending on volcanic activity.
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Fi was tech-savvy at an early age, too, documenting her discoveries on a website and relying on message boards and strangers for info.
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Scientists may have problem-solving skills, insight and knowledge in abundance.
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And in a bizarre flash of insight this Windy City denizen created one of the great warm weather whiskey drinks of our time.
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Here the enduring wisdom of Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ojai’s informal patron saint, serves even to hold a recent incursion of ultra-rich to account.
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Cignetti has tapped into a distinctly Hoosier brand of team pride, which proves that his acumen is just as strong off the football field as on it.
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.
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