fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: 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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Today, a fluency in memes extends to the highest levels of authority. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2025 Nearshore teams, though skilled, might not always possess complete fluency in nuanced legal regulations. Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Ervin, the literacy coordinator, shared four tips with parents on how to approach reading at home: Have conversations with children about the book being read; break words into smaller pieces; identify speech sounds; and model reading fluency. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025 Eventually, students learn to merge more complex word families and to read them in short stories to improve fluency and comprehension. K. Dara Hill, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025 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 9 May. 2025.

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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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