Word
intelligently
Phoneticsin·tel·li·gent·ly
US/ˌɪnˈtɛɫɪdʒəntɫi/
UK/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəntli/
Definition
adv. to do something in a smart or clever way. You use this when someone shows they have thought carefully about a problem before acting.
adv. in a manner that demonstrates high cognitive capacity or sound judgment. Typically modifies verbs related to decision-making, design, or communication.
Examples
“She answered the difficult questions intelligently.”
“The software is designed to intelligently manage battery life by closing apps you are not using.”
“The city's new traffic system intelligently reroutes vehicles in real time to prevent congestion during peak hours, demonstrating how data can be used to improve urban living.”
Examples
simple
“She answered the difficult questions intelligently.”
contextual
“The software is designed to intelligently manage battery life by closing apps you are not using.”
complex
“The city's new traffic system intelligently reroutes vehicles in real time to prevent congestion during peak hours, demonstrating how data can be used to improve urban living.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause; can also precede the verb for emphasis.
Real-World Examples
“This matters in areas like assistive robotics and safety monitoring, where AI needs to respond intelligently to behaviors it wasn’t specifically trained on.” “Axani is also developing a related detector system that could help groups of satellites respond more intelligently to changes in their environment.” “Studies, has argued that some U.F.O.s are intelligently controlled and do not come from Earth.” Word family
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