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proficiency

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of proficiency

1 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 of proficiency

command, IQ, mastership, mastery
Words Related to proficiency

virtuosity

facility, hang

fluency, literacy

experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s)

acquaintance, familiarity, intimacy
Near Antonyms of proficiency

incompetence, incompetency

ignorance, illiteracy, unfamiliarity

2 knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something

  • acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
Synonyms of proficiency

chops, experience, expertise, know-how, moxie, savvy, skills
Words Related to proficiency

background

command, mastery

acquaintance, conversance, familiarity, intimacy
Near Antonyms of proficiency

ignorance, unawareness, unfamiliarity
Antonyms of proficiency

inexperience

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