INTELLIGENCE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Intelligence

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin intelligentia, from intelligere ‘understand’ (see intelligent)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒ(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

Short Definition:

ability to acquire and apply knowledge

Examples:
  • an eminent man of great intelligence
Definition:

the collection of information of military or political value

Short Definition:

collection of military or political information

Examples:
  • the chief of military intelligence

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