The term "National Intelligence Community" refers to a group of agencies and organizations that work together to gather, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information for national security purposes. Synonyms for this term include "intelligence community," "national security community," and "intelligence apparatus." Other terms that convey a similar meaning include "intelligence services," "intelligence agencies," and "intelligence network." These terms are often used interchangeably, but may carry slightly different connotations depending on the context. Regardless of the terminology used, the goal of these organizations is to provide decision-makers with accurate and actionable intelligence to inform national security policies and actions.