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intel

/ˈɪn.tɛl/
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1

Information of military, political, or strategic value; intelligence.

Example

"The investigative journalist gathered valuable intel on the company's upcoming merger before publishing the report."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as an informal military and espionage clipping of 'intelligence', which itself derives from Latin 'intelligentia' (understanding, discernment).

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