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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

(..) My fish, Buddy. There was no fish when she dropped it off. This is unbelievable! You sleep with my ex-girlfriend, insult my intelligence by lying... ...then you kill my fish? My Buddy? I didn't kill your fish! Look, Eddie... Would you look at what I'm doing? (..)
1996 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies Season: 2 Episode 18