proficiency
noun
pro·fi·cien·cy
prə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
1
: advancement in knowledge or skill : progress
2
: the quality or state of being proficient
Examples of proficiency in a Sentence
surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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The following year 28 teachers began testing new ways to measure students’ proficiency.
Dublin Unified’s superintendent Chris Funk explained at a board meeting last year that the district’s grading system wasn’t consistent across all schools, which caused issues in the classroom.
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Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
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Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for proficiency
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proficiency. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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proficiency
noun
pro·fi·cien·cy
prə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural proficiencies
: the quality or state of being proficient
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