intelligence

[in-tel-i-juhns] / ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns /

NOUN

ability to perceive, understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acumen agility brilliance intellect judgment perception quickness savvy sense skill subtlety understanding wit

STRONG

IQ acuity alertness aptitude brainpower brains brightness capacity cleverness comprehension coruscation discernment luminosity mentality mind penetration perspicacity precocity quotient reason sagacity smarts trenchancy

WEAK

gray matter the right stuff what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance inability stupidity

STRONG

disinclination physicality

WEAK

ineptness

NOUN

secret information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

data knowledge

STRONG

advice clue dirt disclosure facts findings info leak news notice notification picture report rumor tidings tip-off word

WEAK

hot tip inside story lowdown

Antonyms

STRONG

silence

WEAK

ignorance inability ineptness

Example Sentences

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That isn’t deterring some fund managers from making early bets on Elon Musk’s satellite, rocket and artificial intelligence giant.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But workers are worried about “FOBO” — the fear of becoming obsolete if artificial intelligence takes over their work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Several ships that made the journey through the strait on Thursday hugged "unusually close" to the coast of Oman, according to maritime news and intelligence service Lloyd's List.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Management is turning to artificial intelligence to help better predict fit before shoppers order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Sensing this, Dr. Kline didn’t give him any of the battery of personality, intelligence, or interest tests usually used to assess a child.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

intelligence

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