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
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).
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David James, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
David James, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiencies
Noun
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However, George has size, shooting ability and a pretty good feel for defense, plus enough ball skills to make it as a long-term combo forward.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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And, like Matt Reeves' The Batman, these are rare canon films that emphasize the hero's world-class detective skills.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Holt’s viral TikTok about the G7’s chemical change has been viewed more than 2 million times, with users flooding the comments with similar experiences.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Beyond this, Sacramento State history professor Mona Siegel said that with traumatic wars, veterans return with internalized experiences and a desire to return to regular life.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Proficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiencies. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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