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intelligence noun 1 the ability to use memory, knowledge, experience, understanding, reasoning, imagination and judgement in order to solve problems and adapt to new situations. 2 news or information. 3 the gathering of secret information about an enemy. 4 the government department or group of people, eg in the army, responsible for gathering such information.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin intelligentia, from intelligere to understand.
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