Intelligence
Noun
UK
/ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns/
US
/ɪnˈtel.ə.dʒəns/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The ability to think and understand, or secret information about something.
Example
"She showed great intelligence during the quiz."
"Intelligence helps people solve problems and make good decisions."
"The government used intelligence reports to keep the country safe."
Explanation
Intelligence means the ability to think, learn, understand, and solve problems. For example, his intelligence helps him find answers quickly. It can also mean secret information collected by a government or military about enemies or threats, like the army shared new intelligence about the plan. So, intelligence can describe both a person’s mental ability and information collected secretly.