fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The organizations that successfully combine the experience of seasoned professionals, the technological fluency of emerging talent and the capabilities of AI will create an advantage that competitors will find difficult to replicate. — Dean Leavitt, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Regardless, attention is the tool by which artificial neural networks access and convey meaning, association, and context, often well enough to astonish us with their fluency. — Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Since 2022, postings demanding AI fluency have risen elevenfold, those seeking adaptability fivefold, and those requiring resilience, curiosity and willingness to learn threefold. — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

For example, many employers say AI fluency is important in their organization. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fluency

• truancy

Kids Definition

fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē 

: the quality or state of being fluent