intelligence meaning and definition

INTELLIGENCE noun

Definition of intelligence (noun)

1. the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
   • antonym: stupidity
2. a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy
   • synonyms: intelligence agency, intelligence service
3. secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)
   • "we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage"
   • synonyms: intelligence information
4. information about recent and important events
   • "they awaited news of the outcome"
   • synonyms: news, tidings, word
5. the operation of gathering information about an enemy
   • synonyms: intelligence activity, intelligence operation