intel

noun

in·​tel ˈin-ˌtel How to pronounce intel (audio)
: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence
Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.—Darryl Young
The airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.—McKenzie Funk
—often used before another noun
intel data
an intel briefing

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Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve chair, has signaled the Fed will be sharing less intel in the months and years to come. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Here is the inside story of what went down, with some fresh intel on potential challengers to Infantino’s throne. — Matt Piper, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 For more economic, information about the cotton market, as well as manufacturing insights, sourcing intel and sustainability content, visit Cotton Incorporated’s CottonWorks. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Rapid intel Intel headquarters is seen on July 23, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intel

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intel was in 1961

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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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