as in skills
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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Recent Examples of proficiencies
My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).
—David James, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).
—David James, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiencies
Noun
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The Bawah Anambas Foundation works with local communities to combat destructive fishing techniques, focusing on reforestation and offering skills training.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The customer then lays down on the bed and first experiences a dry scalp massage and a massage of their neck and upper shoulders while settling in.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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“Proficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiencies. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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