intelligence
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/noun
Definitions
Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.
An entity that has such capacities.
Information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.
A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.