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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  • The film realistically portrays their struggles to produce resources, emphasizing practical skills, patience, and learning over traditional survivalism.
    Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • DeVito has a nice scramble DeVito showed off his running skills in the second quarter, breaking free for a 36-yard scramble to get the Patriots into Eagles territory for the first time.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Visitors can also extend their trip with tours of the Lebanon Silver Mine or gold-panning experiences.
    Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But this is hard to achieve because practical knowledge is gained through experiences at work, at home and in the community, and these experiences often vary depending on industry, age and geographic area.
    Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Proficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiencies. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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