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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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