Intelligence Terminology

noun a government agency or department responsible for preventing or thwarting enemy espionage and intelligence activities

adjective relating to the activities of counterintelligence

• Counterintelligence is a crucial aspect of national security to protect against espionage.
• The counterintelligence team is always on the lookout for spies and infiltrators.
• The feds have some serious counterintelligence going on to catch those sneaky spies.
• In the game of espionage, counterintelligence is like playing chess to anticipate your opponent's moves.

noun a collection of documents or information about a particular person or subject

• The committee reviewed the dossier of evidence before making a decision.
• I heard they have a whole dossier on that guy, detailing all his past activities.
• I can't believe she keeps a dossier on all her exes, that's some next level stalking.
• His impeccable dossier of achievements speaks volumes about his dedication and hard work.

noun a means or method of discovering or detecting something

• The espial of the rare bird species was a significant discovery for the scientific community.
• She was thrilled with her espial of the hidden treasure in the attic.
• I can't believe his espial of the cheat codes for the game!
• Through careful espial, she was able to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

noun intelligence or good judgment

adjective having or showing intelligence

• Her impressive academic achievements showcase her exceptional smarts.
• He always relies on his street smarts to navigate through tough situations.
• She's got some serious smarts when it comes to coding.
• His book smarts may be lacking, but he has a lot of practical knowledge.

noun a spy or a detective

verb to frighten or scare someone

• The sudden appearance of a spook in the dark alley startled the pedestrians.
• I think I just saw a spook lurking around the corner.
• That abandoned house is rumored to be haunted by spooks.
• The uncertainty of the future can sometimes spook us into making irrational decisions.

noun A person who secretly collects and reports information about the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

verb To observe or gather information secretly.

• The government employed a spy to gather intelligence on the enemy.
• I think my neighbor might be a spy, always watching everyone from behind the curtains.
• I heard he's a spy for the other team, feeding them information.
• Her ability to read people's emotions is like being a spy into their thoughts.

noun the action of revealing the true identity or nature of someone or something

• The detective's unmasking of the criminal was a key moment in solving the case.
• I can't wait to see the unmasking of the mystery celebrity on the reality show.
• The gossip blog promised an unmasking of the latest scandal in Hollywood.
• The artist's use of light and shadow creates an unmasking effect, revealing the true emotion behind the subject's face.

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.