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Intelligence (agency) - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Account, Acquaintance, Advice, Announcement, Aptitude, Atua, Brain, Brains, Bugging, Capacity, Clairvoyance, Command, Communication, Communique

An intelligence agency is a governmental organization devoted to gathering of information by means of espionage (spying), communication interception, cryptoanalysis, cooperation with other institutions, and evaluation of public sources.

Intelligence agencies are also involved in defensive activities such as counter-espionage or counter-terrorism.

Some agencies are involved in assassination, arms sales as well as coups d'etat and other covert operations, in order to support their own or their governments' interests, and the placement of misinformation (propaganda).

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Example Usage of Intelligence

Upfront_News: Intelligence official says 35 killed in attack on mosque near Pakistan army headquarters, AP reported.
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Secretmindz: I can tell you one thing. If you want to know the truth be ready to sacrifice your current level of Intelligence. http://bit.ly/3n84Lb
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