SIGINT, Sigint
(ˈsɪgɪnt)
abbrev. of signal(s) intelligence s.v. signal n. 5 e.
| 1969 Thomas & Crowley New Acronyms & Initialisms 1969 376 SIGINT, Signal Intelligence (Military). 1972 New Scientist 2 Mar. 467 Generally speaking the larger part of the staff of all Sigint headquarters consists of scientists and engineers. Apart from actual cryptanalysis, there is a continuing need to improve intercept equipment. 1976 Time Out 21 May 8/2 Each country's signals intelligence (SIGINT) agency has authority to monitor communications in one area. 1979 J. Barnett Backfire is Hostile! ii. 29 She was in charge of Sigint... Signals intelligence. 1980 J. McNeil Spy Game xviii. 182 What do you know about SIGINT?.. Signals Intelligence?.. You know that's the Agency's main role over here? |