1
as in mastery
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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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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Recent Examples of proficiency
Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs.
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Paul Spann, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
But proficiency levels didn't decline in every public school or district.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And almost three-quarters of fourth-graders were below basic proficiency, compared with 47% in other large urban districts nationwide, according to the NAEP scores.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Tye Brady, chief technologist at Amazon Robotics, said that kind of proficiency will be critical to building robots able to meet the demands of tomorrow in many industries.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
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Paul Spann, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
But proficiency levels didn't decline in every public school or district.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And almost three-quarters of fourth-graders were below basic proficiency, compared with 47% in other large urban districts nationwide, according to the NAEP scores.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Tye Brady, chief technologist at Amazon Robotics, said that kind of proficiency will be critical to building robots able to meet the demands of tomorrow in many industries.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiency
Noun
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Cristóbal Balenciaga’s mastery of shape and structure — his ability to sculpt fabric into modern architecture — has always resonated with me.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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That balancing act wouldn’t be possible without the mastery of Cooke and Wright (who also directed the first three episodes), whose tension forms the basis of every relationship and plot point in the six-episode series.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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In this blog, Everest Group’s Peter Bendor-Samuel and Richard Sear bring together their perspectives from years of experience advising global enterprises and shaping advanced science and technology strategy.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Army soldiers, even those in non-combat jobs or those who lack previous firearms experience, must pass a rifle marksmanship test that includes targets as far as 325 yards away after mere days of training.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Portfolio companies benefit from the Blackstone connection, too, with BXSL providing expertise and operational support.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The multifamily office model lets these investment arms of wealthy families pool resources, share expertise and unlock bigger deals.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reason likely comes down to IQ (intelligence quotient) versus EQ (emotional quotient).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The four-time MVP’s high football IQ will smarten up a roster and a coaching staff.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flat, flexible teams outmaneuver rigid command chains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Saturday, Charlie Morton delivered another short start, plagued by command issues.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiency. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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