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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Additionally, applicants must now pass a language proficiency test and attend an in-person interview.
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President Donald Trump is misusing proficiency data to justify the closing of the Department of Education.
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Additionally, applicants must now pass a language proficiency test and attend an in-person interview.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump is misusing proficiency data to justify the closing of the Department of Education.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Nationally, California ranks 33rd in fourth-grade reading proficiency.
—Kelly Stuart, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 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 23 Apr. 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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