as in proficiency
a state of having mastery of or proficiency in a skill
The students demonstrated fluency in the language by the end of their year abroad.
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Recent Examples of fluency
But the highest-value layer will be people who combine financial fluency with the kind of strategic, communicative intelligence that helps the whole organization make better decisions.
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Jack O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Bride is right on the edge of this kind of political fluency—giving Gyllenhaal The Bell Jar might tip her scales.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
The screening also includes a portion that requires the student to read a passage out loud to measure comprehension and fluency.
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Samuel O’Neal June 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Attacking play in international football, particularly at tournament level, is often decided more by moments and characters than the routines and fluency of club football.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Jack O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Bride is right on the edge of this kind of political fluency—giving Gyllenhaal The Bell Jar might tip her scales.
—
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
The screening also includes a portion that requires the student to read a passage out loud to measure comprehension and fluency.
—
Samuel O’Neal June 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Attacking play in international football, particularly at tournament level, is often decided more by moments and characters than the routines and fluency of club football.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluency
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Training should produce portable skills and credentials that remain valuable across employers, rather than proficiency in one company’s software or business processes.
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Several school districts in and near Fort Worth are below the state average in reading proficiency rates, according to data from the Fort Worth Education Partnership.
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The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
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Programs could combine foundational AI literacy with sector knowledge and the communication, teamwork and judgment needed in the workplace.
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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluency. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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