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1 a: having or indicating a high or satisfactory degree of intelligence and mental capacity b: revealing or reflecting good judgment or sound thought : skillful2 a: possessing intelligence b: guided or directed by intellect : rational3 a: guided or controlled by a computer
; especially : using a built-in microprocessor for automatic operation, for processing of data, or for achieving greater versatility
— compare dumb 7 b: able to produce printed material from digital signals <an intelligent copier>
— in·tel·li·gen·tial
\-ˌte-lə-ˈjen(t)-shəl\
adjective
— in·tel·li·gent·ly
\-ˈte-lə-jənt-lē\
adverb synonyms intelligent
, clever
, alert
, quick-witted mean mentally keen or quick. intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving problems <an intelligent person could assemble it fast>. clever implies native ability or aptness and sometimes suggests a lack of more substantial qualities <clever with words>. alert stresses quickness in perceiving and understanding <alert to new technology>. quick-witted implies promptness in finding answers in debate or in devising expedients in moments of danger or challenge <no match for his quick-witted opponent>.
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