information gathering

/ˈɪnfərˌmeɪʃən ˌgæðərɪŋ/

Definitions of information gathering

1. noun

   the act of collecting information
   types:

   intelligence, intelligence activity, intelligence operation

   the operation of gathering information about an enemy

   spying, undercover work

   the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes

   current intelligence

   intelligence of all types and forms of immediate interest; usually disseminated without delays for evaluation or interpretation

   combat intelligence, tactical intelligence

   intelligence that is required for the planning and conduct of tactical operations

   strategic intelligence

   intelligence that is required for forming policy and military plans at national and international levels

   SIGINT, signals intelligence

   intelligence information gathered from communications intelligence or electronics intelligence or telemetry intelligence

   clandestine operation

   an intelligence operation so planned and executed as to insure concealment

   overt operation

   the collection of intelligence openly without concealment

   reconnaissance, reconnaissance mission

   the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

   counterintelligence

   intelligence activities concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence organizations or by individuals engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism

   type of:

   military operation, operation

   activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)