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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

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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

Coker also expected Biden to address sagging morale within the national intelligence office and make clear his interest in “wanting the truth whether anyone perceives it to be good or bad.”

From Seattle Times Jul. 26, 2021

I told the lady in charge of the intelligence office where I first applied that I was willing to try anything, but thought I was best suited as a mother's-helper, or a sort of governess.

From The Fifth Wheel A Novel by Prouty, Olive Higgins

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