fluency

noun

Definition of fluencynext
as in proficiency
a state of having mastery of or proficiency in a skill The students demonstrated fluency in the language by the end of their year abroad.

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Recent Examples of fluency Since 2022, postings demanding AI fluency have risen elevenfold, those seeking adaptability fivefold, and those requiring resilience, curiosity and willingness to learn threefold. — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 For example, many employers say AI fluency is important in their organization. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 His relative youth may or may not translate to a level of tech fluency that will set Skydance apart. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 As the news organizations reported, after the state lowered the score needed to pass the fluency test, the statewide pass rate, known as the reclassification rate, jumped to 26% in 2026, from 12% the year before. — Becky Pallack, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluency
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  1. proficiency
  2. literacy
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  • The flight simulator focuses on pilot proficiency, while the maintenance trainer is intended to develop the technical skills needed to keep aircraft available for missions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But technical proficiency with AI is only part of the equation.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of proficiency
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  • The 10-week program focuses on job readiness, life skills and financial literacy, Forbes reported.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers point to a range of factors behind literacy challenges, from educational inequities and learning disruptions to differences in access to resources.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of literacy

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluency. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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