fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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Cultural fluency also means reconciling work habits. Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025 However, consumption of the other non-nutritive sweeteners was associated with a faster decline in global cognition, particularly in working memory and verbal fluency, according to the study. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025 The tests assessed areas such as verbal fluency, working memory, word recall and processing speed. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Marketing is the only function with the reach, fluency and cadence to lead that transformation. Cameron Partridge, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

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