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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proficiencies
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiencies
Noun
-
Far from the mortal enemies they are destined to become, the pair become friends and combine sleuthing skills to try and solve a globe-trotting mystery that unfolds over the eight episodes.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Lane is a traits bet with real movement skills for his frame.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Amenities and experiences Most of my afternoons were spent idling at the heated infinity pool, glass of African wine in hand, overlooking the crater.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Consumers are looking for beauty experiences that feel convenient, social and personalized; our focus is to meet them at those moments.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiencies. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
