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Definition of intel
intel
/ˈɪn.tɛl/
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intel Lexical Profile
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B2
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8
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2
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• noun
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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intel