intel

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtel/
US: /ɪnˈtel/

  1. Secret information about an enemy.

    1. The intel says they're planning an attack soon, so be careful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our intel suggested the enemy was weakened, but they ambushed our troops anyway. [ ] [ ]

  2. A department or group that gathers or provides secret information.

    1. I work in intel now, analyzing satellite imagery. [ ] [ ]
    2. Intel believes the suspect may be hiding across the border. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

news information intelligence data gossip

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intel" in English means: Secret information about an enemy., A department or group that gathers or provides secret information..

The phonetic transcription of "intel" is /ɪnˈtel/ in British English and /ɪnˈtel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intel": news, information, intelligence, data, gossip.

Example usage of "intel": "The intel says they're planning an attack soon, so be careful.". More examples on the page.