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UK [ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)ns] / US [ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns] noun [uncountable]
Metaphor:
Intelligence is like a light. The more intelligent someone is, the brighter the light. She is one of the brightest children in the class. ♦ He is the most brilliant scholar in his field. ♦ She shines at languages. ♦ She outshines everyone else. ♦ I had a sudden flash of inspiration. ♦ I admired his dazzling/sparkling wit. ♦ He never said anything and seemed a bit dim. ♦ This is the work of a very dull mind. Intelligence is like a knife or blade. The more intelligent someone is, the sharper the blade. He's very sharp/sharp-witted: he notices everything. ♦ She has a razor-sharp mind. ♦ I want to cut through the waffle and get straight to the point. ♦ We carefully dissected the problem. ♦ He has a keen intellect. ♦ They made some pointed remarks. ♦ He was an incisive critic. ➡ mind, understand
1) the ability to understand and think about things, and to gain and use knowledge

a person of average intelligence

Someone of your age is expected to show more intelligence.

Maria had spirit and intelligence as well as beauty.

2)
a) information collected about the secret plans and activities of a foreign government, enemy etc

The satellite could also be used to gather intelligence.

b) a government organization that collects information about the secret plans and activities of a foreign government, enemy etc

the chief of military intelligence


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