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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My proficiency in calculus and analytics led me to study economics as an undergraduate student and then to pursue an MBA in finance.
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Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
But none came to SpaceX with proficiencies in human spaceflight.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a revised version of a new math policy geared toward elevating math proficiency across the state.
—Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
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Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
But none came to SpaceX with proficiencies in human spaceflight.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a revised version of a new math policy geared toward elevating math proficiency across the state.
—Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 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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