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

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Hold Thatcher Demko and play him frequently to gather intel Demko is the Canucks’ other star player surrounded by major question marks. —

Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 Bradford said that officers have filtered through them to determine which were viable targets, meaning ICE would have the intel to find and make the arrest. —

Brooke Taylor, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025 Watch the video above for more behind-the-scenes intel on the Survivor 48 Tribal Council set, and also to see who Jeff votes off the island! —

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Longtime Puppy Bowl referee and animal rescue advocate Dan Schachner has one sure-thing bet before Super Sunday: Strangers will drop unsolicited DMs into his Instagram account seeking top dog intel. —

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for intel