fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The most appealing assumption in enterprise AI right now may be that speed and fluency are the same as effectiveness. — Georg Ell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

And Ohio State University has an AI fluency requirement that includes hands-on workshops. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Those present for the full match described the performance as underwhelming, with little fluency, several tactical flaws and a lack of sharpness in possession. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 25 July 2026

On skills, Barker says the priority is training managers to run teams well, building AI fluency, and getting client-facing staff to advise clients rather than just execute their briefs. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fluency

• truancy

Kids Definition

fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē 

: the quality or state of being fluent