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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Eventually, students learn to merge more complex word families and to read them in short stories to improve fluency and comprehension. K. Dara Hill, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025 Key Responsibilities: Manage platforms that support remote collaboration Implement cybersecurity and virtual workflows Foster a culture of flexibility and productivity Top Skills: Technical platform fluency, change management, and organizational design. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The Europeans were enchanted by the expressive fluency that the New York critics had considered vulgar. David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025 Laura’s fluency in several languages has given her a very sensitive ear for her classical pieces, and her future in music is quite promising. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Apr. 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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