intel

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English

Etymology

Clipping of intelligence.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪn.tɛl/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɪnt.ɛl/, /ˈɪn.tɛl/
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Noun

intel (uncountable)

  1. (especially espionage and military) Intelligence (secret information).
    Intel is important in espionage.
    • 2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Identify the Spy:
      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.
    • 2023 October 12, Edgar Momplaisir, “A Few Badgeys More” (8:50 from the start), in Star Trek: Lower Decks, season 4, episode 7, spoken by Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid):
      “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.”
    • 2024 October 30, Gretty Garcia, “Zazie Beetz and David Rysdahl’s Relationship Timeline All in One Place”, in Cosmopolitan:
      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

intel (plural intel-intel)

  1. Apocopic form of intelijen