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
Ohtani’s frustration with his poor command was caught on the field microphones early in Wednesday’s game – documenting Ohtani’s fluency in at least one aspect of English.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The rules, and our own financial fluency, need to keep up.
—Pragati Awasthi, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Iceland is regularly ranked among the safest countries in the world and is considered accessible for solo travelers because of its strong tourism infrastructure and widespread English fluency.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
Regularly ranked among the safest countries in the world, Iceland is friendly to solo travelers, with strong tourism infrastructure and widespread English fluency.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The rules, and our own financial fluency, need to keep up.
—Pragati Awasthi, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Iceland is regularly ranked among the safest countries in the world and is considered accessible for solo travelers because of its strong tourism infrastructure and widespread English fluency.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
Regularly ranked among the safest countries in the world, Iceland is friendly to solo travelers, with strong tourism infrastructure and widespread English fluency.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluency
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Legislative leaders did not address students passing from one grade to the next without meeting proficiency in reading and math.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Researchers at Yale University found that Babbel learners who completed a semester-equivalent of Spanish study—about 15 hours—saw their oral proficiency improve by 100% in three months.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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This has always been worrisome, but is even more concerning these days when many students’ literacy levels and math abilities are faltering.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Carrington said the nonprofit will offer an after-school program where children can play computer games, learn traffic safety and build financial literacy skills.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluency. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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