/ˈɪn.tɛl/, /ˈɪnt.ɛl/, /ˈɪn.tɛl/
OriginClipping of intelligence.
- especially, uncountableIntelligence (secret information).
“Intel is important in espionage.”
“We have reason to believe one of our people is giving intel to the enemy. Hit an enemy communication center and get us a name.”
““The Bynar ship went missing on stardate 58934.9.” “Okay, so your intel is legit, but this still feels like a trick.” “No. I'm a changed computer. Just look at me. Do you see the blue light?” “The lig”
- Intel Corporation, a US-based multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits.