: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence
Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.—
Darryl Young
Darryl YoungThe airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.—McKenzie Funk
—often used before another nounMcKenzie Funkintel data
an intel briefing
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One of his duties as intel officer was to monitor the group’s enemies on the left, which could induce vertigo.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
The advanced scouting team kicks things off by gathering intel and putting together comprehensive scouting reports.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Having an understanding of these risk levels allows your security team to align the intel with their environment and make the necessary adjustments.
—Bernard Brantley, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
The advanced scouting team kicks things off by gathering intel and putting together comprehensive scouting reports.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Having an understanding of these risk levels allows your security team to align the intel with their environment and make the necessary adjustments.
—Bernard Brantley, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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