1
as in mastery
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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2
as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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Recent Examples of proficiency
During her time there, the district's eighth-grade reading proficiency scores increased 22.2%, and the eighth-grade math proficiency scores increased 14.5%.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
This literacy coach model was inspired by Mississippi’s statewide initiative that helped make the state's reading proficiency improve from 49th to 21st in the nation.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Walmart’s continued reign in retail has been supported by its growing proficiency in bridging digital and physical commerce.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
The first Black principal in that town, he is credited with reducing arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary actions and increasing academic proficiency.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
This literacy coach model was inspired by Mississippi’s statewide initiative that helped make the state's reading proficiency improve from 49th to 21st in the nation.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Walmart’s continued reign in retail has been supported by its growing proficiency in bridging digital and physical commerce.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
The first Black principal in that town, he is credited with reducing arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary actions and increasing academic proficiency.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiency
Noun
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Not every house is by a marquee name, yet many carry the marks of mastery—confident, crafted and unconventional.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Lehrer displayed a similar level of mastery in his academic life.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Such a temperature seems unimaginable in human experience, and indeed this temperature is too hot to be true.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, similar to Season 6, the cast members will be able to appear on our television screens and share their experience, address conflicts, and lay rumors to rest at their reunion, slated to air in late August.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Parker alleged unclear leadership roles and underuse of staff expertise and recommended downsizing the commission from 25 to 13 members.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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All of those fired from the office were civil service employees with years of expertise in the region.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Nico Hoerner’s baseball instincts and IQ are among his best attributes as one of the Cubs’ best all-around players.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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The average unit price of a chocolate bar in the U.S. in July 2021 was $2.43, according to Nielsen IQ, a market research company.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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The struggle ended when another Cincinnati police officer arrived minutes later and ordered Claiborne to stop, a command the man followed, prosecutors said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiency. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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