intelligence
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(noun) the operation of gathering information about an enemy |
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Synonyms: intelligence activity, intelligence operation |
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Related Words: SIGINT, clandestine operation, combat intelligence, counterintelligence, current intelligence, information gathering, overt operation, reconnaissance, signals intelligence, spying, strategic intelligence, tactical intelligence, undercover work |
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(noun) the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience |
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Related Words: ability, acuity, acuteness, astuteness, brain, brainpower, breadth, brightness, brilliance, cleverness, comprehensiveness, genius, intellect, keenness, learning ability, mental capacity, mental quickness, mentality, mind, nonverbal intelligence, perspicaciousness, perspicacity, power, precociousness, precocity, quick-wittedness, quickness, sharpness, shrewdness, smartness, verbal intelligence, wit |
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Antonyms: stupidity |
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(noun) secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy); "we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage" |
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Related Words: info, information |
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(noun) a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting intelligence |
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Related Words: administrative unit |
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(noun) new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" |
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Synonyms: news, tidings, word |
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Related Words: good word, info, information, update |
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