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intelligence

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/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/ · in-tel-li-gence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

نالج اور مہارت کو حاصل کرنے اور استعمال کرنے کی صلاحیت۔

عقلیّت

aqliyyat

Synonyms

smartnesswisdominsightدانائیہوشیاریفہم

Antonyms

ignorancestupidityfoolishnessناسمجھیبیوقوفیاحمق

Common Collocations

  • emotional intelligence
  • artificial intelligence
  • intelligence gathering

Example Sentences

Her intelligence allowed her to solve complex problems easily.

اس کی عقلیّت نے اسے پیچیدہ مسائل کو آسانی سے حل کرنے کی اجازت دی۔

Us ki aqliyat ne use paicheeda masail ko aasani se hal karne ki ijaazat di.

They tested the intelligence of the students with various activities.

انہوں نے طلباء کی عقل کو مختلف سرگرمیوں کے ذریعے جانچا۔

Unhon ne talabaa ki aqliyat ko mukhtalif sargarmiyon ke zariye jaancha.

She has a high level of emotional intelligence, which helps her in social situations.

اس کی عاطفی عقل کی سطح بلند ہے، جو اسے سماجی حالات میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Us ki aatefi aqal ki satah buland hai, jo use samaji halaat mein madad deti hai.

Easily Confused With

intellect:Intellect typically refers to the mental capacity to understand and reason, while intelligence encompasses the broader ability to learn and adapt.

Word Family

intelligent
adjectiveعاقل
intelligently
adverbعقل مندی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a smart brain to remember intelligence.

Imagine a person solving a complex puzzle effortlessly.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آدمی کو عقل دی ہے صورت کے ساتھ، خود عقل کی صورت میں عقل کہاں ہے؟

Aadmi ko aql di hai soorat ke sath, Khud aql ki soorat mein aql kahan hai?

Man is granted intellect along with physical form, but where is the intellect in the form of intellect?

Iqbal, Shikwa

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقل بڑی چیز ہے

Aql bari cheez hai

Intelligence is a great thing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intelligentia" — understanding, knowledge

First known use: 14th century

The concept of intelligence has evolved over centuries; originally related to the ability to discern and understand, it now encompasses various aspects of cognitive ability.