intelligence
gb/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/ us/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
B1
English
~ 2600
intelligencia, hírszerzési információ, piaci információ, értesülés, mesterséges intelligencia, MI, gépi intelligencia
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone's] intelligence
Her intelligence was obvious from a young age.
Már kiskorától nyilvánvaló volt az intelligenciája.
The job requires a high level of intelligence.
A munkához magas szintű intelligenciára van szükség.
Scientists are studying animal intelligence.
Emotional intelligence is important for teamwork.
Learner examples
He has high intelligence.
Magas az intelligenciája.
She shows great intelligence in class.
Az órán jól látszik a nagy intelligenciája.
Dogs have some intelligence.
My brother has emotional intelligence.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intelligence' with 'information', but 'intelligence' in this sense means mental ability, not data.
Meaning
Ability to think and learn
Collocations
high intelligence
|measure intelligence
|intelligence test
|artificial intelligence
|emotional intelligence
Synonyms
intellect (Refers more specifically to the power of reasoning and understanding rather than overall mental ability.)
Antonyms
stupidity (Refers to a lack of intelligence or poor mental ability.)
Themes
psychology
|education
|human behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The ability to learn, understand, and use knowledge to solve problems.
The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge, think logically, and solve problems.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
gather/collect [intelligence] on [something]
The army gathered intelligence on enemy positions.
A hadsereg hírszerzési információkat gyűjtött az ellenséges állásokról.
The company hired experts to collect market intelligence.
A vállalat szakértőket fogadott fel piaci információk gyűjtésére.
Intelligence reports warned of possible attacks.
Learner examples
The police got intelligence about the crime.
A rendőrség értesülést szerzett a bűncselekményről.
We need intelligence on our competitors.
Információkra van szükségünk a versenytársainkról.
The army uses drones to get intelligence.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse this meaning with mental ability; here it refers to collected information, not someone's brainpower.
Meaning
Secret or strategic information
Collocations
gather intelligence
|military intelligence
|intelligence agency
|intelligence report
Synonyms
information (A broader term; may not imply secrecy or strategic use like 'intelligence' does.)
Antonyms
misinformation (False or inaccurate information, often spread deliberately.)
Themes
military
|security
|politics
|business
Definition
Secret or special information collected to help make plans or decisions, often about enemies or competitors.
Information gathered about an enemy, competitor, or situation for strategic or security purposes.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries.
A mesterséges intelligencia számos iparágat átalakít.
Machine intelligence can recognize faces and voices.
A gépi intelligencia képes felismerni az arcokat és a hangokat.
Researchers are working on improving artificial intelligence algorithms.
Learner examples
Artificial intelligence is in my phone.
A telefonomban is van mesterséges intelligencia.
AI can play chess well.
Az MI jól sakkozik.
Robots use artificial intelligence.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse AI with general computing; AI refers specifically to human-like thinking in machines.
Meaning
Artificial intelligence in machines
Collocations
artificial intelligence
|machine intelligence
|AI technology
Synonyms
AI (Common abbreviation for artificial intelligence; used interchangeably in most contexts.)
Antonyms
manual processing (Tasks performed entirely by humans without machine assistance.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|science
Definition
The ability of computers or robots to do things that normally need human thinking.
The capacity of computer systems or machines to perform tasks that typically require human cognitive abilities.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intelligence
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
US/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
Syllables & stress
in - tel - li - gence (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tel)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: intelligence
- Plural: intelligence
Word family
Core family
intelligent
adjective B1
intelligently
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unintelligent
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
military intelligence
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
Information about enemy forces
Information about the plans and actions of an enemy army.
Examples
- Military intelligence suggested an attack was coming.
- He worked in military intelligence for over a decade.
emotional intelligence
1/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
Skill in handling emotions well
The skill of understanding your feelings and other people's feelings, and using this skill well.
Examples
- Good leaders often have high emotional intelligence.
- Emotional intelligence helps you work better with others.
- Emotional intelligence is important in teamwork.
artificial intelligence
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
technical
Human-like thinking by machines
The ability of computers or robots to think and learn like humans.
Examples
- Artificial intelligence is used in self-driving cars.
- Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work.
- She is studying artificial intelligence at university.
- Many apps now use artificial intelligence to improve user experience.
artificial intelligence
2/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
machine ability to act intelligently
The ability of a computer or machine to do things like learn, solve problems, and make decisions, similar to a human mind.
Examples
- Artificial intelligence helps websites show you products you might like.
- Many people worry about how artificial intelligence will change jobs in the future.