"intel" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɪn.tɛl/, /ˈɪnt.ɛl/ [US], /ˈɪn.tɛl/ [US] Audio: en-uk-intel.ogg
Etymology: Clipping of intelligence. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|intelligence}} Clipping of intelligence Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} intel (uncountable)
  1. (especially espionage and military) Intelligence (secret information). Tags: especially, uncountable Categories (topical): Espionage, Military
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