intelligence synonyms

intelligence

n.

  1. Understanding

    perspicacity, discernment, comprehension; see acumen, judgment 1.

  2. Ability

    capacity, skill, aptitude; see ability 1, 2.

  3. Secret information

    report, news, statistics, facts, inside information, account, knowledge, info*, the dope*, the lowdown*; see also data, knowledge 1, news 1, secret.

  4. The mind

    intellect, brain, mentality; see mind 1.

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