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intelligence

ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒ(ə)ns/

noun​

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1. the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

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"a leader of great intelligence"

synonyms: intellectual/mental capacity, intellect, mind, brain, brains, brainpower, powers of reasoning, judgement, reason, reasoning, understanding, comprehension, acumen,wit, sense, insight, perceptiveness, perception, perspicaciousness, perspicacity,discernment, sharpness, quickness of mind, quickwittedness, smartness, canniness, astuteness, intuition, acuity, alertness, cleverness, brilliance, aptness, ability, 

giftedness, talent. 

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