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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The school increased proficiency levels on the exams.
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Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Gomez also was criticized for her proficiency in Spanish.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Bertuzzi’s proficiency around the net raises similar questions to Alex Ovechkin’s penchant for scoring on one-timers from the left circle.
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Under her guidance, her students outperformed all other middle schools in math proficiency, ACA Principal Scott Voytko said.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Gomez also was criticized for her proficiency in Spanish.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Bertuzzi’s proficiency around the net raises similar questions to Alex Ovechkin’s penchant for scoring on one-timers from the left circle.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Under her guidance, her students outperformed all other middle schools in math proficiency, ACA Principal Scott Voytko said.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 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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