proficiencies

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 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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Noun
  • How much should be invested in learning, experimentation and the skills the business will require next?
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the fastest-growing skills are in areas like agentic AI, responsible AI and AI infrastructure, according to tech workplace platform Dice.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cooking classes, yoga lessons, meditation experiences, and live entertainment are also vacation activities that enhance the body and the spirit.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Proficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiencies. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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