Main Entry:: in·tel·li·gence
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈte-lə-jən(t)s\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intelligentia, from intelligent-, intelligens intelligent
Date:: 14th century

1 a (1): the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : reason ; also : the skilled use of reason (2): the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria (as tests) bChristian Science : the basic eternal quality of divine Mind c: mental acuteness : shrewdness2 a: an intelligent entity ; especially : angel b: intelligent minds or mind <cosmic intelligence>3: the act of understanding : comprehension4 a: information , news b: information concerning an enemy or possible enemy or an area ; also : an agency engaged in obtaining such information5: the ability to perform computer functions

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