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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In Jackson’s absence, Tyler Huntley played one of his best career games, throwing 17-of-22 for 186 yards and a touchdown while orchestrating the offense with proficiency.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Professionals with either technical proficiency or interpersonal skills have seen moderate success in the past.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 29 Oct. 2025
The ranking is based on student proficiency and scores in math and reading while incorporating test results in the context of socioeconomic demographics, according to the outlet.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Certificates of proficiency were up 22% year to year, continuing an upward trend that dates back four years, while technical certificates remain consistent, Hazelwood explained Friday during a meeting of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board at Arkansas State University-Beebe.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Professionals with either technical proficiency or interpersonal skills have seen moderate success in the past.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 29 Oct. 2025
The ranking is based on student proficiency and scores in math and reading while incorporating test results in the context of socioeconomic demographics, according to the outlet.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Certificates of proficiency were up 22% year to year, continuing an upward trend that dates back four years, while technical certificates remain consistent, Hazelwood explained Friday during a meeting of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board at Arkansas State University-Beebe.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
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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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