fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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Lack of fluency can delay agile responses to market changes and limit the company’s ability to capture GenAI’s rapid potential to enable growth and efficiency. Kelly Huang, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 The science of reading consists of five pillars: phonemic awareness (the sounds that letters make), phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 That’s why data fluency for leaders is more essential than technical mastery. Jani Hirvonen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 By removing the need for language fluency and manual effort, these AI tools allow attackers to scale their phishing operations dramatically. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

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