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
This includes schools that serve 200,000 homeless children, 1 million children with disabilities, and 2 million students with limited English proficiency.
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Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The Department of Education also plays an important regulatory role, enforcing civil rights statutes to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students, ranging from those with disabilities and limited English proficiency to low-income and homeless kids.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The Black Hawk helicopter was on an annual proficiency training flight, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: Math proficiency increased slightly from 2022 for both groups.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The Department of Education also plays an important regulatory role, enforcing civil rights statutes to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students, ranging from those with disabilities and limited English proficiency to low-income and homeless kids.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The Black Hawk helicopter was on an annual proficiency training flight, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: Math proficiency increased slightly from 2022 for both groups.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiency
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Now researchers at Japan’s Osaka University have uncovered the physiological mechanism behind Belgica antarctica’s mastery of the cold — one that’s never been observed in any other species.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 Mar. 2025
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This first leadership style reflects the mindset many of us were taught to follow, the belief that mastery of technical skills and knowledge is the key to success.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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To use the newest experience of Facebook, switch to a supported browser.—
facebook.com,
facebook.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Add in Unai Emery’s experience in Europe, and Villa will fancy their chances against most teams, including likely quarter-final opponents Liverpool (who could only draw 2-2 at Villa Park last month).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Providing the culinary expertise will be Kogi chef Roy Choi as well as chef and author Alice Waters, among others.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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This requirement is premised on the idea that agencies left to their own devices will not elevate expertise in their decision making.—
James Broughel,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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LeBron was this physically imposing, super-skilled, high IQ player.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, Humane engineers will form a group called HP IQ, an innovation lab that will apparently build an ecosystem of smart features throughout HP's line of products.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Take Zheng Yi Sao for example, the most successful pirate in history who at the height of her power had a confederation of 70,000 pirates under her command.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Morikawa was in command much of Saturday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge, carding a 5-under-par 67 to leave him 10-under through 54 holes and ahead of Russell Henley (-9) and Corey Conners (-8).—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiency. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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