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sigint
What does sigint mean?
'Signals Intelligence' — intelligence derived from intercepting and analyzing electronic signals and communications, including radio, radar, and data links.
""SIGINT picked up enemy chatter about a dawn attack.""
Origin
US intelligence-community portmanteau of 'signals' and 'intelligence'.
Frequently asked questions
What does SIGINT mean?
SIGINT stands for 'Signals Intelligence' — intelligence gathered by intercepting and analyzing electronic signals and communications like radio, radar, and data links.
How is SIGINT different from HUMINT?
SIGINT comes from intercepted signals and communications, while HUMINT comes from human sources such as informants and patrols.
How is SIGINT pronounced?
It is said as one word, 'SIG-int', blending 'signals' and 'intelligence'.
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