What is another word for signals intelligence?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪɡnə͡lz ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns] (IPA) 
Signals intelligence, or SIGINT, is a field that involves the interception and analysis of communication signals. This field has several synonyms which include electronic intelligence (ELINT), communication intelligence (COMINT), and information warfare (IW). ELINT refers to the collection and analysis of electronic signals, while COMINT focuses on communication signals such as voice and data transmissions. IW involves using signals intelligence for strategic advantage in warfare and national security. Other related terms include measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT), which involves collecting and analyzing physical characteristics of signals, and open-source intelligence (OSINT), which refers to the gathering of information from publicly available sources. Each of these terms describes a different aspect of the complex field of signals intelligence.
