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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Of those, seven had higher student proficiency averages than CMS in 2024-25, while six had lower averages.
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ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
So today’s college students will enter a job market where AI proficiency is advantageous and increasingly essential.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Chronic absenteeism and third-grade reading proficiency continue to be among the biggest challenges for the district, Dueppen said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Of those, seven had higher student proficiency averages than CMS in 2024-25, while six had lower averages.
—David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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