intelligence

  • 11intelligence — /inˈtɛllidʒens, ingl. ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/ [vc. ingl., accorc. di intelligence service, propr. servizio informazioni ] s. f. inv. servizio segreto □ spionaggio …

    Sinonimi e Contrari. Terza edizione

  • 12intelligence — [n1] ability to perceive, understand acuity, acumen, agility, alertness, aptitude, brainpower, brains*, brightness, brilliance, capacity, cleverness, comprehension, coruscation, discernment, gray matter*, intellect, IQ*, judgment, luminosity,… …

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  • 13intelligence — I (intellect) noun acumen, aptitude, astuteness, brains, brilliance, cleverness, cognition, cognitive faculty, comprehension, genius, insight, intellectional faculty, intellectual power, intellectuality, intellegentia, keenness, mens, mental… …

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  • 14intelligence — 1 brain, *mind, intellect, soul, psyche, wit Analogous words: *sense, judgment, wisdom, gumption: *discernment, penetration, insight, acumen: sagaciousness or sagacity, perspicaciousness or perspicacity, astuteness, shrewdness (see corresponding… …

    New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • 15intelligence — ► NOUN 1) the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. 2) a person with this ability. 3) the gathering of information of military or political value. 4) information gathered in this way. ORIGIN Latin intelligentia, from intelligere… …

    English terms dictionary

  • 16intelligence — [in tel′ə jəns] n. [OFr < L intelligentia, perception, discernment < intelligens, prp. of intelligere: see INTELLECT] 1. a) the ability to learn or understand from experience; ability to acquire and retain knowledge; mental ability b) the… …

    English World dictionary

  • 17Intelligence — For other uses, see Intelligence (disambiguation). Human intelligence Abilities and Traits Abstract thought Communication · …

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  • 18intelligence — /in tel i jeuhns/, n. 1. capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc. 2. manifestation of a high mental capacity: He writes with… …

    Universalium

  • 19intelligence — (in tèl li jan s ) s. f. 1°   Qualité de ce qui est intelligent ; faculté de comprendre. Cet homme a l intelligence vive, prompte, dure. Ce livre est à la portée de toutes les intelligences. •   [Il disait] Quant à lui, qu il était homme d… …

    Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré

  • 20intelligence — 1. The product resulting from the collection, processing, integration, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of available information concerning foreign countries or areas. 2. Information and knowledge about an adversary obtained through… …

    Military dictionary