Agency of the government name CIA stand for and how does the CIA define intelligence?

Answer 1

CIA = Central Intelligence Agency

You should go to the CIA website and read their section on their strategic statement if you want to see how they define intelligence.

https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/strategic-intent-2007-2011.html

* Collecting information that reveals the plans, intentions and capabilities of our adversaries and provides the basis for decision and action.

* Producing timely analysis that provides insight, warning and opportunity to the President and decisionmakers charged with protecting and advancing America's interests.

* Conducting covert action at the direction of the President to preempt threats or achieve US policy objectives.