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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Thankfully, there is a growing number of opportunities for younger and seasoned workers alike to level up their AI proficiency.
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Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
There was a 5% drop in 3- and 4-year-olds who were enrolled in school, a drop of 7% in math proficiency among eighth graders and a 4% drop in fourth graders who are proficient in reading.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
Additionally, stricter requirements have been introduced, including financial independence, stable employment, and strong language proficiency.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Shaped by his proficiency on guitar, Derringer’s career as a performer, songwriter and producer spanned six decades.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 May 2025
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Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
There was a 5% drop in 3- and 4-year-olds who were enrolled in school, a drop of 7% in math proficiency among eighth graders and a 4% drop in fourth graders who are proficient in reading.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
Additionally, stricter requirements have been introduced, including financial independence, stable employment, and strong language proficiency.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Shaped by his proficiency on guitar, Derringer’s career as a performer, songwriter and producer spanned six decades.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 May 2025
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proficiency. Accessed 24 Jun. 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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