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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Two years painstakingly transforming a 200-year-old Philadelphia row house into the restaurant equivalent of a Formula 1 car; nearly 20 more honing his skills in kitchens across the city, learning, sharpening, waiting.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The World Economic Forum has noted that AI should develop rather than replace critical thinking skills, but many institutions are inadvertently doing the opposite.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Cortège often feels like a beautiful but diluted version of experiences that Cirque du Soleil and Burning Man execute with more conviction and coherence.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With a mix of humor and introspection, Turturro’s speech reflected on his experiences taking care of his late brother with mental challenges and physical illness.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Proficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiencies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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