Intel Meaning
/ˈɪn.tɛl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounIntelligence (secret information).
nameIntel Corporation, a US-based multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits.
Sentence Examples
Intel gets a huge royalty from the invention.
The Intel people are lucky to have you!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The spy collected secret ____ about the enemy's next move from a hidden source.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The military received secret ____ that the enemy was planning to attack the mountain base at dawn.
Word Origin & History
Clipping of intelligence.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Identify the Spy:
"“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.”"
— 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):
"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. ❤️"
— 2024 October 30, Gretty Garcia, “Zazie Beetz and David Rysdahl’s Relationship Timeline All in One Place”, in Cosmopolitan:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The spy collected secret ____ about the enemy's next move from a hidden source.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The military received secret ____ that the enemy was planning to attack the mountain base at dawn.