noun
intel
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noun
1
Informal word for intelligence — secret or useful information gathered about a situation.
"We got some solid intel on the competitor's launch plans."
How to Use Intel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for gathered information, especially secret or strategic info.
When to use it
Informal; common in military, business, and gaming contexts, but not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
gather intel
good intel
intel on
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Etymology
A shortened form of "intelligence."