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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Ednium drove the effort to require financial literacy proficiency of all Colorado high school graduates.
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As alluded to earlier, the Chicago sophomore will have his newfound proficiency tested by three of the NFL’s better defenses.
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People in Silicon Valley, where Greely lives,are most interested in influencing their offspring’s intelligence, personality, musical and sports ability, and proficiency in math.
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In regard to education, the report underscores underwhelming reading proficiency scores across North Texas, which reveal early literacy challenges.
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Anna Alejo, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
As alluded to earlier, the Chicago sophomore will have his newfound proficiency tested by three of the NFL’s better defenses.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
People in Silicon Valley, where Greely lives,are most interested in influencing their offspring’s intelligence, personality, musical and sports ability, and proficiency in math.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
In regard to education, the report underscores underwhelming reading proficiency scores across North Texas, which reveal early literacy challenges.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proficiency. Accessed 6 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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