1
as in mastery
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules
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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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Recent Examples of proficiency
As Elon Musk The move, made Saturday, revokes a previous executive order by Bill Clinton in 2000 that aimed to improve access to services for people who had limited English proficiency.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The site looks at test scores, reading and math proficiency, teacher quality and graduation rates.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
These experiences prepare students to thrive in a workforce that will demand a balance of technical proficiency and uniquely human strengths, empowering them to adapt and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape.
—Bruce Dahlgren, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
In California, Black children have had the lowest rates of reading proficiency for at least a decade.
—Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The site looks at test scores, reading and math proficiency, teacher quality and graduation rates.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
These experiences prepare students to thrive in a workforce that will demand a balance of technical proficiency and uniquely human strengths, empowering them to adapt and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape.
—Bruce Dahlgren, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
In California, Black children have had the lowest rates of reading proficiency for at least a decade.
—Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiency
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Those who combine strong leadership fundamentals with mastery of emerging technologies will be more likely to emerge as the candidates of choice for top executive positions.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD, NCOPE,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Designed in a sumptuous turquoise hue, the dress features off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, an empire waist, and a dramatic train—all rendered in voluminous, sweeping silk taffeta fabric that speaks to the mastery of the Valentino atelier.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Leonard Cohen, who spent several years in a monastery, spoke of how part of the benefit of the experience was in being denied even momentary escape from the other monks.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a voice-over, one producer claimed that only men agreed to share their experience with the disgraced actor.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Formerly the managing director of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Gannon has extensive relevant expertise and has been very active since his appointment in October 2023 in exploring the feasibility of the Stamford Bridge and Earls Court options.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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There's no such thing as a perfect negotiation, but there absolutely is such a thing as an effective one. Dr. Weiss, with his background as co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and his extensive work with negotiators worldwide, brings complementary expertise.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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The report also did not specify how much IQ levels dipped or whether adults could also be affected.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cadillac provided flights from Los Angeles to San Fransisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the Escalade IQ.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Defense Department's 11 unified combatant commands each comprise units from multiple U.S. military service branches.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Police said the man was shot after the officers issued commands.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiency. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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