intel

noun

in·​tel ˈin-ˌtel 

: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence

Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.

—Darryl Young

The airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.

—McKenzie Funk

—often used before another noun

intel data

an intel briefing

Examples of intel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Follow her for the most up-to-date intel on where to travel, what to drink and where to dine. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

As series go deeper, teams can gather more intel on their opponents. —Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 16 June 2025

Two Smithsonian Journeys experts will be on hand to answer any burning questions and provide valuable intel about each destination. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 June 2025

There's no need to decrypt any intel to watch 20th Century Studios' The Amateur starting June 10 via digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, and on 4K UHD and Blu-ray beginning July 8. —Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intel

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel