
English word intel comes from Latin intelligentia, and later Old French intelligence (Ability to comprehend. Comprehension. Meaning.)
intelligentia (Latin)
intelligence (Old French)
Ability to comprehend. Comprehension. Meaning.
intelligence (English)
(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.. (countable) An entity that has such capacities.. (dated) Acquaintance; intercourse; familiarity.. (uncountable) Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to [...]
intel (English)
Intelligence (secret information).