fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
Synonyms of fluencynext
: 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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More stick-like tactics to spur AI adoption include tracking workers’ AI usage and factoring AI fluency and enthusiasm for the technology into performance reviews. Claire Zillman, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 How about Galatastasaray, who also played with great fluency against Liverpool? James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 The brands that do it with real cultural fluency, not just good intentions, will find themselves on the right side of the biggest growth story in American sports. Kati Fernandez, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026 The program’s curriculum will emphasize fluency across programming languages and AI paradigms, as well as the human and societal dimensions of AI. Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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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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