name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Intelligence (secret information). especially, uncountable

   "Intel is important in espionage."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Intel Corporation, a US-based multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits.

Synonyms

All synonyms

intint

Example

More examples

"Intel gets a huge royalty from the invention."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping of intelligence.

Etymology 2

Blend of integrated + electronics.

Related phrases

integrated circuit

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