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intelligence

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/
noun
  1. Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

  2. An entity that has such capacities.

  3. Information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

Synonymsbrightness, intellect, wit

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