1
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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James Clapper is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force and served as Director of National Intelligence, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and first director of defense intelligence.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Armed drones were used to hit military, intelligence, energy and infrastructure facilities and ammunition depots, The Associated Press reported.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images file His comments were the first detailed assessment Washington has offered after its allies grew frustrated by sounding the alarm for days with their own intelligence.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
And Jenn Beyer was clearly someone who had great intelligence and great resilience and great access to her feelings.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Armed drones were used to hit military, intelligence, energy and infrastructure facilities and ammunition depots, The Associated Press reported.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images file His comments were the first detailed assessment Washington has offered after its allies grew frustrated by sounding the alarm for days with their own intelligence.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
And Jenn Beyer was clearly someone who had great intelligence and great resilience and great access to her feelings.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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