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intention
integrating computer programs into the curriculum.
**—gration** /ˌɪntəˈɡreɪʃən/ n [U] racial integration
**in·te·grat·ed** /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd/ adj [(often in comb.)] showing a
usually pleasing mixture of qualities, groups etc: an inte-
grated school with children of different races and social
classes | (well-)integrated characters
**ˌintegrated ˈcircuit** n a very small set of electrical connec-
tions printed on a single piece of SEMICONDUCTOR material,
such as a CHIP. Integrated circuits are important for electrical
equipment because they are small, easily made, and unlikely
to develop faults.
**in·teg·ri·ty** /ɪnˈteɡrəti/ n [U] 1 apprec strength and firmness
of character or principle; honesty; trustworthiness: a man of
complete integrity 2 fml a state of being whole and undi-
vided; completeness: Our integrity as a nation is threatened
by these separatist forces.
**in·teg·u·ment** /ɪnˈteɡjəmənt/ n tech an outer covering, such
as a shell, the skin of a fruit etc
**In·tel** /ˈɪntel/ trademark the world's leading maker of computer
PROCESSORS (=the central part of a computer, which per-
forms the main operations). Intel is known especially for its
PENTIUM processor, which is used in very many of the
world's PERSONAL COMPUTERS.
**in·tel·lect** /ˈɪntəˌlekt/ n 1 [C;U] the ability to use the power
of reason (rather than to feel or take action); ability to think
intelligently and understand: a woman of superior intel-
lect 2 [C] someone with a great intellect $\rightarrow$ see INTELLIGENT
(USAGE)
**in·tel·lec·tual**$^1$ /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/ adj 1 of, using, or needing
the use of the intellect: intellectual topics | The argument was
too intellectual for me; I couldn't follow a word of it. | an
intellectual film | an intellectual giant (=an extremely clever
person) 2 having a high intellect: an intellectual family $\rightarrow$
see INTELLIGENT (USAGE) **—ly** adv: intellectually
unsatisfactory | Intellectually speaking, it's a very weak piece
of work. **—ize** v [I;T]
**intellectual**$^2$ n someone who has the ability to reason well,
and (often) who uses this ability in their work $\rightarrow$ see
INTELLIGENT (USAGE)
**ˌintellectual ˈproperty** n [U] anything which a person has
invented or has the only right to make or sell, e.g. something
protected by COPYRIGHT or by a TRADEMARK
**in·tel·li·gence** /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ n [U] 1 (good) ability to
learn, reason, and understand: a boy of low intelligence (=not
very clever) | Use your intelligence! (=don't be so foolish) | an
intelligence test $\rightarrow$ see also ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2 [+sing./
pl. v] (sometimes cap.) (a group of people who gather) informa-
tion, especially about an enemy country: He works in
intelligence. | Our intelligence reports indicate that rebel
groups are planning an attack. | military intelligence | Our
intelligence is that the spies plan to leave the country soon. $\rightarrow$
see also CIA, MI5, MI6
**inˈtelligence ˌgathering** n [U] the finding out of military,
political, or industrial information about another country or
organization. Modern methods include the use of SATELLITES,
LISTENING DEVICEs, and COMPUTER ANALYSIS.
**inˈtelligence ˌquotient** n $\rightarrow$ see IQ
**inˈtelligence ˌtest** also **IQ test** n a test which is supposed
to show how clever a person is, formerly given to all
schoolchildren $\rightarrow$ see also IQ
**in·tel·li·gent** /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/ adj having or showing powers of
learning, reasoning, or understanding, especially to a high
degree: Human beings are much more intelligent than
animals. | an intelligent suggestion | The collie is an intelli-
gent dog, easily trained to control sheep. **—ly** adv
1 Compare **intelligent** adj, **intellectual** n/adj, and
**intellect** n. An **intelligent** person is someone with a
quick and clever mind, but an **intellectual** (person) is
someone who is well-educated and interested in subjects
which need long periods of study. A small child, or even a
dog, can be **intelligent** but cannot be called an
**intellectual**. In British English **intellectual** may suggest a
person who looks down on others less clever than
themselves. In American English **intellectual** does not
generally have this negative association. 2 When used to
mean a person, **intellect** suggests someone who has a
very good brain, but perhaps not much practical ability:
I'm sure he's a real **intellect** but he’d be nowhere without
his wife. $\rightarrow$ see also CLEVER (USAGE)
**in·tel·li·gent·si·a** /ɪnˌtelɪˈdʒentsiə/ n [(the)S+sing./pl. v] the
people in society who are highly educated and often con-
cern themselves with ideas and new developments, espe-
cially in art or politics: leading members of the intelligentsia
**in·tel·li·gi·ble** /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbəl/ adj [(to)] (especially of speech
or writing) which can be understood: His argument was so
confused that it was barely intelligible. | This report would be
intelligible only to an expert in computing. $\rightarrow$ opposite UNIN-
TELLIGIBLE; compare ARTICULATE$^1$ **—bly** adv **—bility**
/ɪnˌtelɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/ n [U]
**in·tem·per·ate** /ɪnˈtempərət/ adj fml (of a person or their
behaviour) not keeping within the usual limits, especially of
drinking alcohol: intemperate habit | The decision was made
with intemperate haste. **—ly** adv **—ance** n [U]
**in·tend** /ɪnˈtend/ v [T] 1 to have in one's mind as a plan or
purpose; mean (to do): He took it as an insult, which wasn't
at all what I had intended. | [+to-v] She intended to catch the
early train, but she didn't get up in time. | I intend to report
you to the police. | [+obj+to-v] It was meant to be a surprise; I
didn't intend you to see it so soon. | [+(that)] (fml) We do not
intend that they should know at this stage. 2 [usually pass.] to
have a plan for (something) in one's mind: [+obj+for, as] The
chair was intended for you, but she took it away. | That remark
was intended as a joke. | The book is intended for young adults
in their first year of learning English. | [+obj+to-v] It was
intended to be cooked slowly.
**in·tend·ed** /ɪnˈtendɪd/ n [C usually sing.] old use or humor some-
one's future husband or wife: Let me introduce my intended.
**in·tense** /ɪnˈtens/ adj 1 strong or great, especially in quality
or feeling; extreme: There was intense competition between
the rival companies to get the contract. | intense heat/pain |
intense hatred 2 having feelings or opinions which are (too)
strong, serious etc: I find her exhausting to be with - she's too
intense. | an intense young man who takes life too seriously
**—ly** adv **—tensity** n [U] The poem showed great intensity of
feeling. | the intensity of the light
**in·ten·si·fi·er** /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪər/ n tech (in grammar) a word,
usually an adverb, that is used to add stronger feeling to the
meaning of an adjective, verb, or adverb (for example abso-
lutely in That's absolutely wonderful! and I absolutely disagree.)
**in·ten·si·fy** /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ/ v [I;T] to (cause to) become more
intense: The strong wind seemed to intensify the cold. | Efforts
to reach the injured men have been intensified because of a
sudden deterioration in weather conditions. **—fication**
/ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n [U] The intensification of the industrial
dispute has caused alarm in government circles.
**in·ten·sive** /ɪnˈtensɪv/ adj 1 giving a lot of attention or
action to something in a small amount of time; CONCEN-
TRATED: intensive study | Intensive efforts are being made to
resolve the dispute. | an intensive course in English 2 -inten-
sive using or needing a lot of the stated thing: disk-intensive
computer operations $\rightarrow$ see also CAPITAL-INTENSIVE, LABOUR-
INTENSIVE **—ly** adv
**inˌtenѕive ˈсаге** n [U] a department in a hospital which
gives special attention and treatment to people who are very
seriously ill or hurt: He's in/out of intensive care. | the
intensive care unit
**in·tent**$^1$ /ɪnˈtent/ n [(with)U] 1 (the stated) purpose or inten-
tion: She behaved foolishly but with good intent. 2 law
intending to do something bad: The policemen arrested him
for loitering with intent. | [+to-v] The court has to decide if
he entered the building with intent to steal. 3 to/for all
intents (and purposes) in almost every way; very nearly:
The work is, to all intents and purposes, finished.
**intent**$^2$ adj 1 [(on, upon)] showing fixed or eager attention (in
doing or wishing to do): an intent stare | intent on her
work 2 [F+on] having a determined intention: He's intent on
going to France to continue his studies. **—ly** adv **—ness** n
[U]
**in·ten·tion** /ɪnˈtenʃən/ n [C;U] 1 a plan which one has;
purpose: She felt offended at my remarks, but it wasn't my
intention to hurt her. | I had no intention of changing (=did
not intend to change) my mind. | He's full of good intentions
but can't really do anything to help. | (old-fash) I hope your