Oxford: "the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills" The ability to "pick things up" can manifest in a multitude of ways, from pattern recognition t

Oxford: "the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills" The ability to "pick things up" can manifest in a multitude of ways, from pattern recognition to spatial reasoning to mathematical aptitude to advanced language expression. I personally believe that even advancement in art and athletics imply intelligence, but I accept these are a bit more controversial.