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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At the event, Lake Forest officials will unveil its new service to assist those with limited English proficiency who want to address the City Council.
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Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 7 June 2024
The stakes are high: more than half of Connecticut students are below grade level proficiency in math, and the achievement gap between poor and wealthy students is widening.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024
Nationwide, 45% of Vietnamese people in the United States have limited English proficiency, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
Participants in the program receive training in food preparation, information technology and language proficiency.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
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Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 7 June 2024
The stakes are high: more than half of Connecticut students are below grade level proficiency in math, and the achievement gap between poor and wealthy students is widening.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024
Nationwide, 45% of Vietnamese people in the United States have limited English proficiency, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
Participants in the program receive training in food preparation, information technology and language proficiency.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proficiency. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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