- intelligence⇄intelligence, noun.
1a. the ability to learn and know; quickness of understanding; intellect; mind.
Ex. A dog has more intelligence than a worm.
b. the level of this ability as measured on an intelligence test.
2. knowledge, news - Intelligence⇄Intelligence, noun.
an intelligent being or spirit.
Ex. The great Intelligences fair That range above our mortal state (Tennyson).