as in skills
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules
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Recent Examples of proficiencies
Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).
—David James, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).
—David James, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiencies
Noun
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Are there skills from your documentary background that translated to this project?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The piece stresses that these skills must be explicitly taught rather than assumed.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Proficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiencies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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