"ELINT" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ELINTs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of electronic + intelligence. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|electronic|intelligence}} Blend of electronic + intelligence Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} ELINT (countable and uncountable, plural ELINTs)
  1. (espionage) Abbreviation of electronic intelligence. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable Alternative form of: electronic intelligence Categories (topical): Espionage Synonyms: elint Related terms: COMINT, HUMINT, SIGINT

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