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ELINT

ELINT

1 9.9
Information you get by finding and studying radar and radio signals to learn about enemy forces
  • noun
  • /ˈiːlɪnt/
  • Specialized
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  • By analyzing ELINT, analysts can identify the type of equipment used by foreign powers.

And so that's electronic intelligence or ELINT.

Examples

  • Have the ELINT and PSYOP troops override all media inbound and pipe in Food Network 24/7.

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  • That requires tankers, AWACS, ELINT aircraft, etc. to be positioned nearby.

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  • The military relies on ELINT to monitor enemy communications and movements during operations.

  • Effective use of ELINT allows countries to stay one step ahead in intelligence and military strategy.

Synonyms

electronics intelligence
vsELINT
  • Specialized
6.4

People gather information by analyzing electronic signals from other countries like radars or radios

is the common military term for the same technical intelligence
electronic reconnaissance
vsELINT
  • Specialized
8.1

The detection and location of enemy radio and radar signals for military or spy work

focuses on the resulting intelligence rather than the detection activity

Surface Forms

ELINT singular
ELINTs plural

Morphology

ELINT = electronic + intelligence (opaque) = E + L + I + N + T

ELINT is an initialism of 'electronic intelligence'; the letter sequence hides the component words, so learners cannot infer the meaning without knowing the expansion.

Etymology

ELINT is short for electronic + intelligence, literally 'information from electronic signals'. So, ELINT means collecting or 'listening' to radar and radio signals to learn about enemy equipment, which is why it is used by the military.