intelligence

noun/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/

Frequency rank: #1,492 most common English word

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think clearly.

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Example sentence

Her quick thinking and problem-solving skills demonstrated her high level of intelligence.

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