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intelligence office

American  

noun

  1. intelligence agency.

  2. Obsolete. an employment agency for the placement of domestic help.


Etymology

Origin of intelligence office

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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The State Department closed an intelligence office that worked with private-sector experts and another that was responsible for downgrading intelligence for sharing with allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Another provision requires the State Department intelligence office to assess reciprocity between the United States and China on issues related to security, diplomacy, the economy, technology, commercial, academic and cultural ties.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Three of the sources said the PUK was looking for sensitive documents Amin had taken from its intelligence office and weapons.

From Reuters • Dec. 5, 2022

The intelligence office wouldn’t say this past week when the full document will be out.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2021

In the lodging-house I made acquaintance with a colored girl, who took me to an intelligence office.

From Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days by Burton, Annie L.