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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At their best, Harden and the supporting cast have the defensive mettle and catch-and-shoot proficiency to force Game 7.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Advanced platforms allow healthcare providers to simulate thousands of case variations, improving proficiency before ever treating a live patient.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Drivers violating English proficiency rules will be placed out of service, the outlet reported.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump's order prioritizes the integration of AI into schools to promote proficiency among youth.
—Trevor Hughes and Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Advanced platforms allow healthcare providers to simulate thousands of case variations, improving proficiency before ever treating a live patient.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Drivers violating English proficiency rules will be placed out of service, the outlet reported.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump's order prioritizes the integration of AI into schools to promote proficiency among youth.
—Trevor Hughes and Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Apr. 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 5 May. 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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