intelligence
noun [ U ]
uk/ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ usthe ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily:
Her high intelligence, ability and drive were evident from the start.
People questioned the intelligence of his decision.
an intelligence test
secret information that a company, country, etc. manages to get about another company, country, etc.:
intelligence that We have good intelligence that they will be launching the latest model at next year's trade show.
intelligence on/about sth Sometimes, the officers receive intelligence about a suspect on a particular flight.
gather/provide intelligence They gather intelligence on their competitors to find out what their plans are.
business/market intelligence We need to analyze and act on market intelligence with greater efficiency.
foreign/national/military intelligence
See also
artificial intelligence
competitive intelligence
cultural intelligence
emotional intelligence
market intelligence