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proficiency

[pruh-fish-uhn-see] / prəˈfɪʃ ən si /


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He claims the state is not enforcing English proficiency requirements for truckers, but state officials say they have been in compliance.

From Los Angeles Times

On “Oboe Blues,” he plays the three horns to introduce a theme, and then switches to the double-reed instrument, and shows considerable proficiency on that as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many truckers quit the industry after the introduction of enhanced English proficiency tests, where highway inspectors check for language proficiency and highway traffic sign competency.

From Los Angeles Times

Studies also found that math proficiency improved as a result of the reforms, and that higher-performing teachers moved to districts that rewarded merit.

From The Wall Street Journal

So Cignetti put his own spin on The Process: Drill to the point of proficiency, and not a second more.

From The Wall Street Journal