intelligence

Intelligence is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪˌd​ʒ͡əns/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular intelligence

Plural intelligences

1. (uncountable) Intelligence is the ability to think clearly and understand easily.

   The school has special classes for student of low intelligence.

2. (uncountable) Intelligence is information that a government gets from its spies.

   US intelligence indicates changes in North Korea's military.

Related words

• intelligent

See also

• IQ
• knowledge
• wisdom