1
as in mastery
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules
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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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Recent Examples of proficiency
The ranking looks at the graduation rate and math and reading proficiency of low income students and the percentage of the student body that is economically disadvantaged and/or part of a racial minority.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
For some parents like Khan, the campus’ performance isn’t an issue, as their main focus is their children’s English proficiency.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
This includes aggressively targeting chronic absenteeism — which is a significant barrier to learning — and improving math and reading proficiency rates.
—Beth Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Applicants must now have at least one Italian parent or grandparent and demonstrate language proficiency.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
For some parents like Khan, the campus’ performance isn’t an issue, as their main focus is their children’s English proficiency.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
This includes aggressively targeting chronic absenteeism — which is a significant barrier to learning — and improving math and reading proficiency rates.
—Beth Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Applicants must now have at least one Italian parent or grandparent and demonstrate language proficiency.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiency
Noun
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March 2025 King of Cups: This month invites you into the realms of emotional mastery and deep inner work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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While the modern executive suite demands strategic vision, commercial fluency, and interpersonal mastery, many of today’s most effective tech leaders continue to draw deeply from their engineering roots.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Also, experiences as gifts remain popular in the post-pandemic era, with 36% of men planning to give experiences this year, a rise from 29% in 2019.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That included essential questions and details both mega and mundane, such as the width of sidewalks, a modernized front-gate experience, interaction with the on-site hotel, the capacity of ride queues and the look of restrooms.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Coming with him will be Gary Penrice, a former Queens Park Rangers striker who has held recruitment roles at Leeds, Celtic and Leicester City and provides additional scouting expertise.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Give your audience a reason to feel connected to you beyond your professional expertise.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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According to the report, published by Oxfam and based on data from S&P Capital IQ, the jump in CEO pay dramatically outpaced the real wage growth of the average worker over the same five-year period.—
Josie Cox,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Movie buffs will appreciate Dolby Vision IQ’s cinematic punch, and casual users can simply unbox, sign in, and start streaming in minutes.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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In the fall of 1941, Pilecki passed on to the Warsaw command word of new extermination chambers where the camp’s sick and disabled were being murdered with Zyklon B, the fast-acting pesticide that would enable the Nazis to kill millions.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiency. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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