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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Kristina was voted out of Survivor 49 in fifth place during Wednesday night's finale when Savannah Louie convinced allies Sophi Balerdi and Rizo Velovic to vote her out instead of Sage Ahrens-Nichols due to Kristina's proficiency at fire.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
About half outperformed the CMS average grade level proficiency rate during the 2024-25 school year, while the other half fell below the CMS average.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
Its effect is most evident in its repeal of a 2016 memo that ended out-of-service orders for English-proficiency violations.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
In April, the president signed another order directing Duffy to ensure that commercial truck drivers who fail to meet English proficiency requirements are taken out of service.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
About half outperformed the CMS average grade level proficiency rate during the 2024-25 school year, while the other half fell below the CMS average.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
Its effect is most evident in its repeal of a 2016 memo that ended out-of-service orders for English-proficiency violations.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
In April, the president signed another order directing Duffy to ensure that commercial truck drivers who fail to meet English proficiency requirements are taken out of service.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proficiency
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proficiency. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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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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