noun
intelligence
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Intelligenz: primarily 'intelligence' meaning cognitive ability, mental capacity, problem solving; also used for gathered information (intelligence) in security contexts. German noun: die Intelligenz; plural Intelligenzen but often uncountable. Genitive: der Intelligenz; accusative: die Intelligenz. Used in compounds like 'emotionale Intelligenz'.
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Nachdem die Firma die Intelligenz der Maschinen analysierte, entschieden die Techniker, die Software zu verbessern, damit die Fehler seltener auftraten.
After the company analyzed the intelligence of the machines, the technicians decided to improve the software so that the errors occurred less often.
Die Intelligenz des Kindes beeindruckte die Lehrer.
The child's intelligence impressed the teachers.
Künstliche Intelligenz spielt eine immer größere Rolle in unserem Leben.
Artificial intelligence plays an increasingly important role in our lives.
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Picture a brain with a bright lightbulb labeled 'Intelligenz'
intelligence (English) — identical root
die Intelligenz — imagine a female scientist (die) to remember the feminine article
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Usually used as an uncountable noun in German (like 'intelligence'); plural 'Intelligenzen' exists when talking about different kinds or forms of intelligence. | Singular-only noun; plural declension forms are not applicable.