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INT-uh-lekt/ˈɪntəlekt/

Intellect is the ability to think and understand, especially at a high level: a fine intellect, appeal to the intellect. Intelligence is the close twin; a clever debrief still needs the spare’s name on the log.

Meaning

The ability to think and understand, especially at a high level.

Examples

• “Intellect in the debrief does not replace the spare’s name on the log.”
• “Intelligence is the close twin. Mind is everyday. A debrief is talk. A log is a file. Write the name; then argue if you still must.”

Good to know

The power of thought and understanding. Close: intelligence. A clever debrief ≠ a named spare.

Near in meaning

intelligence, mind, reason

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