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
Recent Examples on the Web
The big picture: Following the pandemic, student absenteeism skyrocketed, achievement gaps grew, graduation rates fluctuated and English learner proficiency suffered.
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Because the learning curve to bridge skills gaps is steep in today’s landscape, skills proficiency must happen at a faster, more intensive rate.
—Ben Betts, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The largest improvement from last year’s proficiency scores came in science with an increase of 1.4%.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2024
Advertisement In English, districtwide proficiency increased from about 41% to 43% of students year over year, officials said.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
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Kate Murphy, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
Just How Right Disney Was To Cancel The ‘Star Wars’ Flop, After All
Northern Lights Alert: States Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight
Because the learning curve to bridge skills gaps is steep in today’s landscape, skills proficiency must happen at a faster, more intensive rate.
—Ben Betts, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The largest improvement from last year’s proficiency scores came in science with an increase of 1.4%.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2024
Advertisement In English, districtwide proficiency increased from about 41% to 43% of students year over year, officials said.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 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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