intelligence-gathering

noun

The process of collecting information in order to gain knowledge about a situation or adversary, often performed clandestinely.

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Meanings

nounintelligence-gathering (uncountable)
  1. uncountableespionageThe process of collecting information in order to gain knowledge about a situation or adversary, often performed clandestinely.

Origin

From intelligence + gathering.

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APA

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

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“intelligence-gathering.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intelligence-gathering. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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

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