Intelligence (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. 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.
  2. the demonstration or application of a high mental capacity: He writes with intelligence and wit.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. interchange of information: They have been maintaining intelligence with foreign agents for years.
  9. a fundamental attribute of God, or infinite Mind.
  10. 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.
noun
  1. the capacity for understanding; ability to perceive and comprehend meaning
  2. good mental capacity
  3. news; information
  4. military information about enemies, spies, etc
  5. a group or department that gathers or deals with such information
  6. an intelligent being, esp one that is not embodied
  7. of or relating to intelligence
Intelligence (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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