SIGINT en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪɡ.ɪnt/
Etymology
Blend of signal + intelligence.
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable) Abbreviation of signals intelligence.
alt of signals intelligence
(a) Intelligence.—This includes SIGINT, ELINT and their Electronic countermeasures (ECM, ECCM, ECCCM and so on).
2002, Indian Journal of Strategic Studies, volume 23, page 163:
- (countable) An Earth-orbiting satellite used to intercept signals.
- (countable, uncountable) A signal sent to a process by its controlling terminal when a user wishes to interrupt the process.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sigint | alternative | lexicographic | |
| SIGINTs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |