PROFICIENCIES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

proficiencies

noun

plural of proficiency

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 Flown today to familiarize new astronauts with working in a high-stress, dynamic environment and maintain pilots’ flight proficiencies, Johnson Space Center currently has a fleet of 14 active T-38 jets stationed out of nearby Ellington Airport. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model. — 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

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Agent tech stack Other in-demand skills related to the AI build-out involve understanding tools and techniques that give agents the ability to get things done.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, a cross-curricular supplemental resource, the program equips students with practical clothing repair and customization skills, from sewing a button to patching a hole or tailoring a hem.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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Chile travelers are typically seeking soft or active adventure and a variety of nature experiences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Through the inspirational stories of cancer survivors, the new campaign spotlights their personal experiences navigating diagnosis and treatment, the power of community support and the vital importance of early detection.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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