proficiency
noun
pro·fi·cien·cy
prə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
1
: advancement in knowledge or skill : progress
2
: the quality or state of being proficient
Examples of proficiency in a Sentence
surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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Bournemouth had been preparing for Torres to start and knowing the Spain defender’s proficiency in possession, Iraola allowed Konsa to have the first pass before pressing.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish, limited proficiency in Chinese and French.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
And her proficiency at creating shots at the rim — both rolling downhill off screens and with her back to the basket — remains a key weapon that Marsh will work to highlight in the new offense.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
In his order Monday, the president said proficiency in English should be nonnegotiable for professional drivers.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish, limited proficiency in Chinese and French.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
And her proficiency at creating shots at the rim — both rolling downhill off screens and with her back to the basket — remains a key weapon that Marsh will work to highlight in the new offense.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
In his order Monday, the president said proficiency in English should be nonnegotiable for professional drivers.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proficiency
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proficiency. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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proficiency
noun
pro·fi·cien·cy
prə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural proficiencies
: the quality or state of being proficient
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