intelligence office

American  

noun

1. intelligence agency.

2. Obsolete. an employment agency for the placement of domestic help.

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Etymology

Origin of intelligence office

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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

His job is to protect those values and the constitution they’re enshrined in, literally: He runs the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, as the domestic intelligence office is known in Germany.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022

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

"Talk away," disdainfully; "but pray tell me what has that last analogy of yours to do with your intelligence office business?"

From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman