proficiency

noun

prə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē How to pronounce proficiency (audio)
Definition of proficiencynext
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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2
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 And there was a cheating scandal a decade ago involving proficiency tests. — Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025 The commanding pilot had about 1,000 hours at the stick, but the officer taking the proficiency test had just 450, according to Browne. — Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025 The order, which Trump signed on Saturday, rescinds a policy issued by former President Bill Clinton requiring agencies to provide assistance programs for people with limited English proficiency, according to a White House fact sheet. — Elena Moore, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025 Trump’s order would also rescind former President Bill Clinton’s August 2000 directive requiring agencies and other recipients of federal funds to provide services for those with limited English proficiency, according to a fact sheet shared with CNBC. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for proficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiency
  1. mastery
  2. skills
  3. experience
  4. expertise
  5. IQ
  6. command
Noun
  • Those who combine strong leadership fundamentals with mastery of emerging technologies will be more likely to emerge as the candidates of choice for top executive positions.
    — Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD, NCOPE, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Designed in a sumptuous turquoise hue, the dress features off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, an empire waist, and a dramatic train—all rendered in voluminous, sweeping silk taffeta fabric that speaks to the mastery of the Valentino atelier.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of mastery
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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
  • Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of skills
Noun
  • 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
  • To use the newest experience of Facebook, switch to a supported browser.
    — facebook.com, facebook.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of experience
Noun
  • This will be the first test of whether the loss of expertise from the cuts and early retirements last week will affect forecast and warning accuracy.
    — Andrew Freedman, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Anthony Wayne, President of Black Broadway Men said in a statement that since joining the Board of Black Broadway Men United Inc. back in 2021 as Vice President, Kearney was the integral backbone of the foundation and brought his legal and structural expertise to the forefront.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of expertise
Noun
  • The report also did not specify how much IQ levels dipped or whether adults could also be affected.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Cadillac provided flights from Los Angeles to San Fransisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the Escalade IQ.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of IQ
Noun
  • The Defense Department's 11 unified combatant commands each comprise units from multiple U.S. military service branches.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Police said the man was shot after the officers issued commands.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
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