fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: 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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Political stability, a favorable family-office regime, independent courts, and Mandarin fluency made Singapore a natural draw for China's super-rich. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025 But cognitive fluency is a mental mirage that is dangerously misleading. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Goldman Sachs can deploy its sharpest minds in Brazil without Portuguese fluency. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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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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