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noun

Definition of brainsnext
plural of brain
as in intelligence
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems you have the brains to figure out that problem on your own

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brains

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verb

present tense third-person singular of brain
as in skulls

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  1. intelligence
  2. intellect
  3. sense
  4. reason
  5. brainpower
Noun
  • Today, such a contest would be made all the more unpredictable given the complexity and ambiguity of measuring progress toward something so abstract as intelligence.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The second episode illustrates the scope of the resources and intelligence operation required to identify and attempt to hunt him down.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • With a gifted intellect and a solid work ethic, her genuine kindness truly sets her apart.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Digital capitalism thrives on exploiting users’ time, intellect, and data.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • The design will focus on early Santa Clara canning days, with Ainsley Family memorabilia to give it a sense of history.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • But following the real-time data and zooming in on key counties can give you a sense of where things are headed.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Unfortunately, for this exact reason, the studios decided to steer clear of the second weekend of November, which means there’s nothing else to talk about.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The reasons for the increase include lifestyle issues, particularly smoking, lack of physical activity, and alcohol abuse.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of reason
Noun
  • This week, the majority of your waking brainpower is focused on planning for your future.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Winning The Battle For Attention In an economy that runs on brainpower, employee attention is an organization's most precious resource.
    Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of brainpower
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