definition of
intelligence

[1] #1 intelligence n. the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience. wn

[2] #2 intelligence n. [intelligence service, intelligence agency] a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy. wn

[3] #3 intelligence n. [intelligence information] secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy); "we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage". wn

[4] #4 intelligence n. [news, tidings, word] information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome". wn

[5] #5 intelligence n. [intelligence activity, intelligence operation] the operation of gathering information about an enemy. wn