intelligence

Intelligence is the ability to retain knowledge, use reasoning to solve problems or have above average brain power. (noun)

An example of intelligence is someone obtaining their Ph.D.
An example of intelligence is someone knowing that Dover is the capital of Delaware.
An example of intelligence is Albert Einstein.

See intelligence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. the ability to learn or understand from experience; ability to acquire and retain knowledge; mental ability
2. the ability to respond quickly and successfully to a new situation; use of the faculty of reason in solving problems, directing conduct, etc. effectively
3. Psychol. measured success in using these abilities to perform certain tasks
4. generally, any degree of keenness of mind, cleverness, shrewdness, etc.
news or information
1. the gathering of secret information, as for military or police purposes
2. the persons or agency employed at this
an intelligent spirit or being

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See intelligence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ĭn-tĕlˈə-jəns)

noun

a. The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge.
b. The faculty of thought and reason.
c. Superior powers of mind. See Synonyms at mind.
An intelligent, incorporeal being, especially an angel.
Information; news. See Synonyms at news.
a. Secret information, especially about an actual or potential enemy.
b. An agency, staff, or office employed in gathering such information.
c. Espionage agents, organizations, and activities considered as a group: “Intelligence is nothing if not an institutionalized black market in perishable commodities” (John le Carré).

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