Intel

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntəl/

Definitions of intel

noun a colloquial abbreviation for intelligence, referring to information or data gathered for analysis or surveillance

Example Sentences

A1 I use my intel to solve puzzles in my favorite video game.

A2 She relied on her intel to make informed decisions about her career.

B1 The detective gathered intel from various sources to crack the case.

B2 The military operation was successful due to the accurate intel provided by the reconnaissance team.

C1 The intelligence agency collected valuable intel on the terrorist organization.

C2 The diplomat's intel on the political situation in the region was crucial for negotiations.

Examples of intel in a Sentence

formal The company invested in new Intel processors for their computers.

informal I heard Intel is coming out with a new chip soon.

slang I need to upgrade my rig with some Intel gear.

figurative Her intel on the situation was crucial for making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of intel

• past tense: intelled
• plural: intels
• comparative: more intel
• superlative: most intel
• present tense: intel
• future tense: will intel
• perfect tense: has intelled
• continuous tense: is inteling
• singular: intel
• positive degree: intel
• infinitive: to intel
• gerund: intelling
• participle: intelled

Origin and Evolution of intel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intel' is a shortened form of the word intelligence, which comes from the Latin word 'intelligentia' meaning understanding or knowledge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'intel' has come to be commonly used as a slang term for information or intelligence, especially in the context of technology and military operations.