the power to learn, understand and know; information, especially with reference to important events
ability to perceive, understand
Cases of word usage
1) great and exceptional intelligence or artistic ability (genius)
2) a foolish person; ( not now used) a person with very low intelligence (imbecile)
3) having, showing intelligence (intelligent)
4) Intelligence Quotient (a measure for comparing intelligence) (IQ)
5) (of a person) having developed intelligence earlier that is normal (precocious)
6) suffering from physical or mental weakness because of old age; lacking intelligence because of old age (senile)
7) of little depth; not showing much intelligence or ability (shallow)
8) an act of polishing; to give out bright light; to show particular ability or intelligence (shine)