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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What’s missing is operational fluency. Scott Reynolds, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Iceland is regularly ranked among the safest countries in the world and is considered accessible for solo travelers because of its strong tourism infrastructure and widespread English fluency. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026 Her view echoes a recent Deloitte report on AI governance, which found while most firms have dedicated risk management experts, boards still lack the AI fluency needed to oversee the threats the technology poses to their organizations. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Her direction in precision health equity and long COVID recovery reveals a rare fluency in both community accountability and scientific rigor. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 May. 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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