: 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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Continue reading … 'DEEPLY TROUBLING' – Reports of Biden White House sharing 'sensitive' Hamas intel draws outrage.
—Fox News, 14 May 2024
Get intel on what to expect from season 2.
Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke are here to slay... looks, not each other.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 May 2024
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Fox News, 14 May 2024
Get intel on what to expect from season 2.
Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke are here to slay... looks, not each other.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for intel
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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