intelligence operation
ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
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Definition of intelligence operation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
espionagesecret mission to gather information
  • The intelligence operation was successful in gathering vital information.
covert operation
2.
corporateactivity to collect data for strategic advantage
  • The company launched an intelligence operation to study competitors.
espionage
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Expressions with intelligence

insult someone's intelligencev.
offend by acting like someone cannot understand simple things
Don't insult my intelligence by lying to me.
emotional intelligencen.
ability to recognize and manage one's own and others' emotions
Her emotional intelligence helps her navigate complex social situations easily.
intelligence agentn.
person secretly employed in espionage for a government
The intelligence agent gathered crucial information for the mission.
intelligence officern.
person gathering information for an organization
The intelligence officer analyzed the data for the report.
intelligence reportn.
document summarizing collected and analyzed information for strategic or security decisions
The officer read the latest intelligence report before planning the operation.
intelligence servicen.
government agency that gathers secret information
The intelligence service played a key role in national security.

Expressions with operation

shoestring operationn.
business run with very little money
The startup was a shoestring operation from the beginning.
sting operationn.
covert operation to expose illegal activities
An undercover sting operation revealed the corruption in the company.
false flag operationn.
deceptive act to disguise true responsibility
The attack was a false flag operation to blame the rebels.
it's a seat-of-the-pants operationexp.
run by guessing and quick choices, not careful planning
With no schedule or budget, it's a seat-of-the-pants operation.
theatre of operationn.
area where significant activities occur
The city became a theatre of operation for cultural events.
hours of operationn.
times when a place or service is open for people
The bank's hours of operation are listed on its website.
in operationadj.
currently functioning or being used
The new factory is now in operation.
operation on holdn.
planned activity temporarily stopped
The construction project is an operation on hold due to funding issues.
in full operationadj.
working completely and as intended without any problems
The factory is in full operation after the repairs.
machine operationn.
the act of using a machine
He learned the machine operation quickly.

Terms related to intelligence operation

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intelligentintelligentlyclandestineinfiltrationreconnaissancesecretivespyingsurveillanceundercoveranalysiscorporateinformation

Examples of intelligence operation in a sentence

  • The intelligence operation uncovered a major security threat.
  • Their intelligence operation uncovered crucial market trends.
  • A secret intelligence operation was set up to gather insights.

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  1. French:opération de renseignement, mission de renseignement, ...
  2. German:Geheimoperation, Geheimdienstoperation, ...
  3. Italian:operazione di intelligence, ...
  4. Spanish:operación de inteligencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:operação de inteligência, ...
  6. Chinese:情报行动, 情报作业, ...
  7. Japanese:諜報活動, 情報活動, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَلِيَّة اسْتِخْبارَاتِيَّة, عَمَلِيَّة جَمْع مَعْلُومَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְצָע מוֹדִיעִין, ...
  10. Russian:разведывательная операция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розвідувальна операція, ...
  12. Hindi:खुफिया अभियान, रणनीतिक लाभ के लिए सूचना एकत्र करने की गतिविधि, ...
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