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Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · noun

   Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   An entity that has such capacities.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   Information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   Acquaintance; intercourse; familiarity.

How this word is used

• Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “intelligence” when they mean: capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings.”
• Academic “Scholars may discuss “intelligence” carefully in formal writing.”
• Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “intelligence” in professional communication.”

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