fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
Synonyms of fluencynext
: 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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The file-sharing company is set to expand its internship and new graduate programs by 25% to capitalize on the AI fluency of younger workers. Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 Trump’s order rescinded a 2000 mandate that required federal agencies and federal programs to ensure access for people with limited English fluency. Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 But a form of leadership rooted in emotional fluency, discernment and self-trust — a language many women already speak, but were taught to suppress in order to be taken seriously. Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026 Hicks' work with the charity, combined with his fluency in Spanish, helped deepen his ties to immigrant communities. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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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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