intel

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Scrabble points
5
Words With Friends
7
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈɪn.tɛl/
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/ˈɪn.tɛl/ · /ˈɪnt.ɛl/ (US) · /ˈɪn.tɛl/ (US) · /ˈɪntɛl/

Definition of intel

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (especially, uncountable)Intelligence (secret information).
    “Intel is important in espionage.”
    “We have reason to believe one of our people is giving intel to the enemy. Hit an enemy communication center and get us a name.”
    ““The Bynar ship went missing on stardate 58934.9.” “Okay, so your intel is legit, but this still feels like a trick.” “No. I'm a changed computer. Just look at me. Do you see the blue light?” “The light is reassuring.””
    “Aaaaaand that’s pretty much everything we know about Zazie and David’s ‘ship, but definitely check back here for any and all intel on the couple. ❤️”
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noun

  1. (especially, uncountable)Intelligence (secret information).
    “Intel is important in espionage.”
    “We have reason to believe one of our people is giving intel to the enemy. Hit an enemy communication center and get us a name.”
    ““The Bynar ship went missing on stardate 58934.9.” “Okay, so your intel is legit, but this still feels like a trick.” “No. I'm a changed computer. Just look at me. Do you see the blue light?” “The light is reassuring.””
    “Aaaaaand that’s pretty much everything we know about Zazie and David’s ‘ship, but definitely check back here for any and all intel on the couple. ❤️”

name

  1. Intel Corporation, a US-based multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits.

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Etymology

Clipping of intelligence.

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