intelligence division — A specialized unit within an organization that collects, analyzes, and disseminates information for strategic purposes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A specialized unit within an organization that collects, analyzes, and disseminates information for strategic purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns dɪˈvɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- James Bond's favorite coffee shop was actually run by the intelligence division.
- The intelligence division discovered that the enemy's secret weapon was... really bad WiFi passwords.
- She was recruited by the intelligence division after solving a crossword puzzle in record time.
intelligence division
NOUN[/ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns dɪˈvɪʒən/]
A specialized unit within an organization that collects, analyzes, and disseminates information for strategic purposes
A specialized unit within an organization that collects, analyzes, and disseminates information for strategic purposes
Intelligence division guides every decision and provision!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Intelligence derives from Latin intelligentia (understanding, comprehension), from intelligere (to understand, perceive). Division originates from Latin dividere (to divide, separate). The compound term refers to an organizational unit responsible for gathering and analyzing information, conceptually 'divided' into specialized departments.
Breakdown
intelligence (from Latin intelligentia: understanding, discernment) + division (from Latin dividere: to divide, separate). The term combines the concept of analytical comprehension with organizational compartmentalization.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“James Bond's favorite coffee shop was actually run by the intelligence division.”
“The intelligence division discovered that the enemy's secret weapon was... really bad WiFi passwords.”
“She was recruited by the intelligence division after solving a crossword puzzle in record time.”
“The intelligence division monitors potential security threats around the clock.”
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