Intelligence meaning

What does “intelligence” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“intelligence” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience.

intelligence

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Oppositesstupidity
a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy
Synonymsintelligence service intelligence agency
secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)
“we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage”
Synonymsintelligence information
information about recent and important events
“they awaited news of the outcome”
Synonymsnews tidings word
the operation of gathering information about an enemy
Synonymsintelligence activity intelligence operation

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University