intelligence

Definition

  • noun: the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations
  • noun: the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: vernunft, account, acquaintance

Examples

  • gathering 'intelligence' about a neighboring country's activities

  • He was appointed (as the) head of army 'intelligence'.

  • She impressed us with her superior 'intelligence'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) her to her actual parents? Baby doesn't know the difference because babies are dumb. Oh, babies are not dumb. They are super dumb. Babies have a higher level of intelligence than we will ever understand. You sound like a baby that learned how to talk. I am a baby that learned how to talk! (..)
    2016 Storks