human intelligence

noun

Intelligence-gathering by means of human sources and interpersonal communication.

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nounhuman intelligence (uncountable)
  1. uncountableespionageIntelligence-gathering by means of human sources and interpersonal communication.

    Synonyms: HUMINT

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIntelligence-gathering by means of human sources and interpersonal communication.

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human intelligence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/human%20intelligence

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“human intelligence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/human%20intelligence. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “human intelligence,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/human%20intelligence.

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