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General Slang
HUMINT
HYOO-mint · noun · informal
Human Intelligence — intel gathered from human sources.
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'Human Intelligence' — intelligence collected and provided by human sources such as informants, interrogations, and reconnaissance patrols, as opposed to technical means.
“"The tip came from HUMINT, not from the drone feed."”
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HUMINT In A Sentence
"The tip came from HUMINT, not from the drone feed."
Origin & Usage
US intelligence-community portmanteau of 'human' and 'intelligence'.
People Also Ask
What does HUMINT mean?
HUMINT stands for 'Human Intelligence' — information collected from human sources like informants, interrogations, and reconnaissance patrols.
How is HUMINT different from SIGINT?
HUMINT comes from people, while SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) comes from intercepted electronic communications and signals.
How is HUMINT pronounced?
It is said as one word, 'HYOO-mint', blending 'human' and 'intelligence'.
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