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

  • (..) ...then Gondor will see it done. ...even when he is summoned to a secret Council and you are not. We're coming too! You'll have to send us home tied up in a sack to stop us. Anyway,you need people of intelligence on this sort of... ...mission. Quest. Thing. Well,that rules you out,Pip. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring