proficiency

proficiency

noun

Definition of PROFICIENCY

1

a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something <surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules>

Synonyms IQ, mastership, mastery, proficiency

Related Words virtuosity; facility, hang; fluency, literacy; experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s); acquaintance, familiarity, intimacy

Near Antonyms incompetence, incompetency; ignorance, illiteracy, unfamiliarity

2

knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something <acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice>

Synonyms chops, expertise, know-how, moxie, proficiency, savvy, skills

Related Words background; command, mastery; acquaintance, conversance, familiarity, intimacy

Near Antonyms ignorance, unawareness, unfamiliarity

Antonyms inexperience