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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But for all its cool, compelling proficiency, there’s little about the film that feels idiosyncratic, either stylistically or in its surface-level human portraiture.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2024
His involvement with Fox in creating shows like Pigskin Preview and a baseball commentary show with icons Frank Thomas and Pete Rose, which earned an Emmy, exemplifies his proficiency in sports commentary.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2024
His involvement with Fox in creating shows like Pigskin Preview and a baseball commentary show with icons Frank Thomas and Pete Rose, which earned an Emmy, exemplifies his proficiency in sports commentary.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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 20 May. 2024.
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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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