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
The versatility in dialects in these tracks—from Moroccan to Khaleeji Arabic—reflects his fluency, not just linguistically but musically, across several continents.
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Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Today, a fluency in memes extends to the highest levels of authority.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2025
Nearshore teams, though skilled, might not always possess complete fluency in nuanced legal regulations.
—Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Ervin, the literacy coordinator, shared four tips with parents on how to approach reading at home: Have conversations with children about the book being read; break words into smaller pieces; identify speech sounds; and model reading fluency.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
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Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Today, a fluency in memes extends to the highest levels of authority.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2025
Nearshore teams, though skilled, might not always possess complete fluency in nuanced legal regulations.
—Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Ervin, the literacy coordinator, shared four tips with parents on how to approach reading at home: Have conversations with children about the book being read; break words into smaller pieces; identify speech sounds; and model reading fluency.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluency
Noun
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These credentials fall into two main categories, each offering different insights into an expert's capabilities: Vendor-specific certifications demonstrate proficiency with particular forensic tools or technologies.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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However, Rafael Jimenez-Flores, PhD, the J.T. Parker endowed chair for dairy foods in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University, stresses the importance of reinstating the proficiency testing program as soon as possible.—
Parents,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Student and faculty literacy also must be prioritized.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Reading aloud to your child also helps develop language and literacy skills, says Al Otaiba.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluency. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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