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intelligence

intelligence

Meaning of intelligence

mental ability

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British English/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
American English/ən ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
Russian transcription[ɪntʲɪˈlʲekt]
intelligence
intelligence - интеллект
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intelligence with Russian translation

intelligence usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его интеллект помог ему ясно объяснить идею в классе.

His intelligence helped him explain the idea clearly to the class.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Люди уважают её интеллект и спокойный подход во время дебатов.

People respect her intelligence and calm approach during debates.

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intelligence belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

intelligenceинтеллект
kindдобрый
smartумный
quietтихий
boringскучный
lazyленивый
angryзлой

intelligence synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between intelligence / IQ / knowledge / cognition / reasoning / brainpower

🇬🇧English
intelligence

general term for mental ability, including learning, reasoning and problem-solving

B2Very Often

Her intelligence helped her solve complex problems.

Её интеллект помог ей решить сложные задачи.

I
🇬🇧English
IQ

an intelligence quotient score derived from standardized tests; a measurable indicator, not the whole concept

B2Often

His high IQ suggested strong analytical skills.

Его высокий IQ указывал на сильные аналитические способности.

🇬🇧English

accumulated information, facts and understanding rather than innate mental ability

B1Very Often

Her knowledge of history is extensive.

Её знания по истории обширны.

C
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cognition

academic/technical term for mental processes like perception, memory and thinking

C1Rarely

Researchers study human cognition to understand decision-making.

Исследователи изучают когницию человека, чтобы понять принятие решений.

🇬🇧English

the process of thinking logically and drawing conclusions; a component of intelligence

B2Often

His reasoning during the debate was clear and persuasive.

Его рассуждения во время дебатов были ясными и убедительными.

B
🇬🇧English
brainpower

informal term stressing raw mental capacity or cleverness

B2Often

It will take some serious brainpower to finish this project.

Понадобится приличная умственная мощь, чтобы завершить этот проект.

M
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mental acuity

sharpness and quickness of thought; an aspect of intelligence emphasizing speed and clarity

C1Rarely

His mental acuity was evident in the rapid, accurate answers.

Его острота ума проявилась в быстрых и точных ответах.

A
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acumen

keen practical insight, especially in business or practical matters; focuses on judgement and skillful decision-making

C1Rarely

Her business acumen saved the company from costly mistakes.

Её деловая проницательность спасла компанию от дорогостоящих ошибок.

C
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cleverness

quickness and inventiveness in thinking; often implies practical cleverness, sometimes crafty or playful

B2Often

His cleverness helped him improvise a solution on the spot.

Его сообразительность помогла ему импровизировать решение на месте.

A
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astuteness

shrewdness and the ability to accurately assess situations and exploit them; emphasizes subtle judgment

C1Rarely

Her astuteness in negotiations secured a better deal.

Её проницательность в переговорах обеспечила лучшую сделку.

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How to pronounce intelligence and what this word means

intelligence translation: интеллект. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce intelligence

/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/

intelligence translation

интеллект

intelligence examples

His intelligence helped him explain the idea clearly to the class.

intelligence transcription

/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/, /ən ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/

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intelligence meaning: what does it mean?

mental ability

intelligence pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

intelligence is pronounced as /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

intelligence definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His intelligence helped him explain the idea clearly to the class. Translation: Его интеллект помог ему ясно объяснить идею в классе.

Is intelligence part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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