: 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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After Dina shares crucial intel, Ellie prepares to petition the town council.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Share intel on household accounts When a spouse dies, the surviving partner may be faced with a tangle of utility bills, passwords and pins to unravel.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 May 2025
With this intel, solopreneurs can tailor discussions to address specific pain points and position offerings as the exact solutions their prospects are actively seeking.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
At the time of the government announcement, police officers and an agent from the public prosecutor's office were gathering intel for further investigation to identify the person or people responsible.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 May 2025
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Share intel on household accounts When a spouse dies, the surviving partner may be faced with a tangle of utility bills, passwords and pins to unravel.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 May 2025
With this intel, solopreneurs can tailor discussions to address specific pain points and position offerings as the exact solutions their prospects are actively seeking.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
At the time of the government announcement, police officers and an agent from the public prosecutor's office were gathering intel for further investigation to identify the person or people responsible.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 May 2025
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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