COMINT

or com·int

[ kom-int ]

noun

1. the gathering of political or military intelligence by interception of wire or radio communications.

Word History and Origins

Origin of COMINT¹

1965–70; com(munications) int(elligence)

Example Sentences

At the top of the page in red letters, a code appeared: “TOP SECRET//COMINT/NO FORN/.”

From Salon

COMINT: COMmunications INTelligence, in the jargon of the community.

From BBC