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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The science of reading is a body of research that focuses on how brains learn to read, with a heavy emphasis on phonics and phonemic awareness, along with teaching fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 29 July 2025 By blending cultural fluency with high-end taste, Super Niche refines conformity, empowering a new generation to embrace luxury on their terms. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Winning firms are investing to embed AI fluency enterprise-wide, upskilling their marketing teams, HR departments, and finance analysts to build a future-ready workforce. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2025 While English fluency is a must, Portuguese and Shona speakers may have an edge. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 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 2 Aug. 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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