intelligence
gb/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/ us/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
B1
Inglés
~ 2600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
property
1
Ability to think and learn
The ability to learn, understand, and use knowledge to solve problems.
Patrón de uso:
[someone's] intelligence
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intelligence' with 'information', but 'intelligence' in this sense means mental ability, not data.
Sinónimos
intellect (Refers more specifically to the power of reasoning and understanding rather than overall mental ability.)
Antónimos
stupidity (Refers to a lack of intelligence or poor mental ability.)
Colocaciones
high intelligence
|measure intelligence
|intelligence test
|artificial intelligence
|emotional intelligence
Temas
psychology
|education
|human behavior
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her intelligence was obvious from a young age.
- The job requires a high level of intelligence.
- Scientists are studying animal intelligence.
- Emotional intelligence is important for teamwork.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has high intelligence.
- She shows great intelligence in class.
- Dogs have some intelligence.
- My brother has emotional intelligence.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
Secret or strategic information
Secret or special information collected to help make plans or decisions, often about enemies or competitors.
Patrón de uso:
gather/collect [intelligence] on [something]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this meaning with mental ability; here it refers to collected information, not someone's brainpower.
Sinónimos
information (A broader term; may not imply secrecy or strategic use like 'intelligence' does.)
Antónimos
misinformation (False or inaccurate information, often spread deliberately.)
Colocaciones
gather intelligence
|military intelligence
|intelligence agency
|intelligence report
Temas
military
|security
|politics
|business
Ejemplos
- The army gathered intelligence on enemy positions.
- The company hired experts to collect market intelligence.
- Intelligence reports warned of possible attacks.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The police got intelligence about the crime.
- We need intelligence on our competitors.
- The army uses drones to get intelligence.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
Artificial intelligence in machines
The ability of computers or robots to do things that normally need human thinking.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse AI with general computing; AI refers specifically to human-like thinking in machines.
Sinónimos
AI (Common abbreviation for artificial intelligence; used interchangeably in most contexts.)
Antónimos
manual processing (Tasks performed entirely by humans without machine assistance.)
Colocaciones
artificial intelligence
|machine intelligence
|AI technology
Temas
technology
|computing
|science
Ejemplos
- Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries.
- Machine intelligence can recognize faces and voices.
- Researchers are working on improving artificial intelligence algorithms.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Artificial intelligence is in my phone.
- AI can play chess well.
- Robots use artificial intelligence.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
intelligence
AFI
GB/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
US/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
Sílabas y acento
in - tel - li - gence (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tel)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: intelligence
- Plural: intelligence
Familia de palabras
Core family
intelligent
adjective B1
intelligently
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unintelligent
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expresiones
military intelligence
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
Information about enemy forces
Information about the plans and actions of an enemy army.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- Artificial intelligence helps websites show you products you might like.
- Many people worry about how artificial intelligence will change jobs in the future.