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What does intelligence mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word intelligence? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (uncountable) Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.
  2. (countable) An entity that has such capacities.
  3. (uncountable) Information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.
  4. (countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.
  5. (dated) Acquaintance; intercourse; familiarity.
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But he makes up for whatever he lacks in physical skills with intelligence and versatility.
However, their quick wits and intelligence often brings them through, and they may make a fortune from nothing.
In college, my quick wit and intelligence made up for whatever I lacked in dedication.
The Commissioner adds that gathering actionable intelligence on criminals and their sponsors will continue to be the priority.
This time though, he was not only accompanied by his adjutant but by a flock of intelligence officers.
I have directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and to bring them to justice.

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