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

  • (..) Why are you pretending to be a cop? This unit is new, and you are the newest members of it. You have been selected for it on the basis of intelligence and aptitude. This is an elite unit. Our job is to smash or marginally disrupt... ...organized crime in this city... ...by enhanced cooperation (..)
    2006 The Departed