intelligence
noun
[ ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒ(ə)ns ]
• the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
• "an eminent man of great intelligence"
Similar:
intellectual/mental capacity,
intellect,
mind,
brain,
brains,
brainpower,
powers of reasoning,
judgement,
reason,
reasoning,
understanding,
comprehension,
acumen,
wit,
sense,
insight,
perceptiveness,
perception,
perspicaciousness,
perspicacity,
penetration,
discernment,
sharpness,
quickness of mind,
quick-wittedness,
smartness,
canniness,
astuteness,
intuition,
acuity,
alertness,
cleverness,
brilliance,
aptness,
ability,
giftedness,
talent,
braininess,
• the collection of information of military or political value.
• "the chief of military intelligence"
Similar:
information gathering,
surveillance,
observation,
reconnaissance,
spying,
espionage,
undercover work,
infiltration,
ELINT,
cyberespionage,
humint,
recon,
Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin intelligentia, from intelligere ‘understand’ (see intelligent).
