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The answer to that question could shed light on the proficiency of these Stone Age humans as mariners and their mental capabilities overall.

Benn Eifert, founder of an investment fund that uses options to ride out market volatility, says that successful options trading requires sophisticated software and substantial math proficiency.

From Fortune

Overall, the tests show fewer than half of all students rated below proficiency, which is defined as demonstrating competency over challenging subject matter.

Augmedix recruits people who have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, and screens for proficiency in English reading, listening comprehension and writing, the company said.

From Fortune

Eifert says a high proficiency in math is merely “table stakes” when it comes to trading options, which he calls a “piece of craftsmanship from front to back.”

From Fortune

This official said ISIS “acted with tremendous military proficiency.”

Batiste does not believe that entertainment is at odds with musical proficiency.

What the diatribe lacked in grammatical proficiency, it made up for in drama.

McKinley was scoring well below state averages for reading and math proficiency.

There is simply no substitute for the experience and proficiency of a properly trained pilot.

I study your language in your Dickens, in your Thackeray; at last I attain proficiency.

A host is presented as having invited to his table as many of his friends as were conspicuous for their proficiency in swearing.

Chivey had made a chatting acquaintance with the notary in the town, the Spaniard speaking English with tolerable proficiency.

In his youth he attained a very considerable proficiency in the Latin tongue.

He does not write of his exploits as though he were always amazed at his own proficiency.

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On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to proficiency, such as: aptitude, competence, dexterity, efficiency, expertise, and know-how.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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