the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy

[ Syn: intelligence service , intelligence agency ]

secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy); we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage

[ Syn: intelligence information ]

information about recent and important events; they awaited news of the outcome

[ Syn: news , tidings , word ]

the operation of gathering information about an enemy

[ Syn: intelligence activity , intelligence operation ]