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
That experience, as well as her fluency in Spanish, led her to a similar role at Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 4 June 2025
Lack of fluency can delay agile responses to market changes and limit the company’s ability to capture GenAI’s rapid potential to enable growth and efficiency.
—Kelly Huang, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The science of reading consists of five pillars: phonemic awareness (the sounds that letters make), phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
That’s why data fluency for leaders is more essential than technical mastery.
—Jani Hirvonen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 4 June 2025
Lack of fluency can delay agile responses to market changes and limit the company’s ability to capture GenAI’s rapid potential to enable growth and efficiency.
—Kelly Huang, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The science of reading consists of five pillars: phonemic awareness (the sounds that letters make), phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
That’s why data fluency for leaders is more essential than technical mastery.
—Jani Hirvonen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluency
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Thankfully, there is a growing number of opportunities for younger and seasoned workers alike to level up their AI proficiency.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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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
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Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the fragments offer unique insights into Roman artistry and literacy.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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New York City is rolling out a new financial literacy initiative in its public schools next academic year, Mayor Adams announced Wednesday.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluency. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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