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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 of fluency from the Web
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Your fluency in Punjabi, Tagalog, and American has served you well professionally and financially.
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FLUENCY Defined for English Language Learners
fluency
playDefinition of fluency for English Language Learners
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: the ability to speak easily and smoothly; especially : the ability to speak a foreign language easily and effectively
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: the ability to do something in a way that seems very easy
FLUENCY Defined for Kids
fluency
playDefinition of fluency for Students
: the ability to speak easily and well Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language.
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