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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Only New Mexico’s proficiency rates rank lower.
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Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
If the legislation passes, military training flights, proficiency flights and flights operating with federal officials below Cabinet level will all be required to broadcast their ADS-B data.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The biggest gain across all age groups was in English language arts for eighth graders, who increased their proficiency by 5 percentage points to 40%.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
If Netflix can manage to keep the focus on Elordi through the precursor season and then lean on del Toro’s proficiency in the technical categories … listen, that Best Picture lineup needs to get to ten somehow.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
If the legislation passes, military training flights, proficiency flights and flights operating with federal officials below Cabinet level will all be required to broadcast their ADS-B data.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The biggest gain across all age groups was in English language arts for eighth graders, who increased their proficiency by 5 percentage points to 40%.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
If Netflix can manage to keep the focus on Elordi through the precursor season and then lean on del Toro’s proficiency in the technical categories … listen, that Best Picture lineup needs to get to ten somehow.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 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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