Counterintelligence Concepts

noun the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities of a foreign government or organization

• The government launched an investigation into allegations of espionage by foreign agents.
• I heard that there was some espionage going on between rival companies.
• Don't mess with him, he's involved in some shady espionage stuff.
• In the world of politics, espionage is like a game of chess, with each move carefully calculated.

noun The activity of gathering and analyzing information for the purpose of national security or espionage

• Intelligence work requires a high level of analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Doing intelligence work means you have to be really good at figuring things out.
• Intelligence work is all about being a super sleuth and piecing together clues.
• In the world of business, intelligence work involves staying ahead of the competition by gathering valuable information.

noun a slang term for rumors and intelligence

adjective describing something related to rumors and intelligence

• The intelligence agency relies on RUMINT to gather information on potential threats.
• I heard through the RUMINT that there might be a new project coming up.
• Don't believe everything you hear through the RUMINT.
• RUMINT can sometimes be like a game of telephone, where information gets distorted along the way.