intelligence
the capacity, especially of a particular person or animal, for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; relative aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, meanings, etc.: I want my daughter’s teachers to nourish her intelligence and curiosity.Natasha was a chimpanzee of remarkable intelligence, a “genius” among her species.
the demonstration or application of a high mental capacity: He writes with intelligence and wit.
the faculty of understanding, learning, or reasoning, considered generally: Are there hard limits to human intelligence?Some questions must be addressed not only with the intelligence but also with the heart.
a particular aspect of the ability to perceive, understand, learn, and handle problems, as used in a specified way, area of life, activity, etc.: The study examined the effect of emotional intelligence on organizational learning.I have no mechanical intelligence whatsoever.: See also crystallized intelligence, fluid intelligence.
new or current knowledge or information, such as about specific events, conditions, trends, etc.: Feeds from 26 mall cameras are analyzed to provide vendors with actionable intelligence about shopping patterns.
the gathering or distribution of information, especially secret information: I’ve decided to pursue a career in intelligence. His areas of focus include business intelligence, data management, and investment research.
Government.
information about an enemy or a potential enemy: We now have new intelligence about terrorist activity in the country.
the evaluated conclusions drawn from such information.
an organization or agency engaged in gathering such information: She works for military intelligence.
interchange of information: They have been maintaining intelligence with foreign agents for years.
Christian Science. a fundamental attribute of God, or infinite Mind.
Often Intelligence . an intelligent being or spirit, especially one without a physical body, such as an angel or Supreme Being: He believes there is a creative Intelligence behind the universe.
Origin of intelligence
1synonym study For intelligence
Other words for intelligence
Opposites for intelligence
Other words from intelligence
- hy·per·in·tel·li·gence, noun
- non·in·tel·li·gence, noun
- pre·in·tel·li·gence, noun
- su·per·in·tel·li·gence, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for intelligence
/ (ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns) /
the capacity for understanding; ability to perceive and comprehend meaning
good mental capacity: a person of intelligence
old-fashioned news; information
military information about enemies, spies, etc
a group or department that gathers or deals with such information
(often capital) an intelligent being, esp one that is not embodied
(modifier) of or relating to intelligence: an intelligence network
Origin of intelligence
1Derived forms of intelligence
- intelligential, adjective
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