CIA = Central Intelligence Agency
You should go to the CIA website and read their section on their strategic statement if you want to see how they define intelligence.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/strategic-intent-2007-2011.html
* Collecting information that reveals the plans, intentions and capabilities of our adversaries and provides the basis for decision and action.
* Producing timely analysis that provides insight, warning and opportunity to the President and decisionmakers charged with protecting and advancing America's interests.
* Conducting covert action at the direction of the President to preempt threats or achieve US policy objectives.
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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
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