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proficiency

[pruh-fish-uhn-see] / prəˈfɪʃ ən si /
NOUN
ability, skillfulness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aptitude competence dexterity efficiency expertise know-how knowledge mastery savvy skill
STRONG
accomplishment advance advancement chops expertness facility formula headway knack learning makings moxie oil progress stuff talent
WEAK
green thumb right stuff what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance inability incapability incapacity incompetence inefficiency ineptness lack
STRONG
block decline failure halt retreat retrogression stop stoppage
WEAK
clumsiness

Example Sentences

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This focus on engineering proficiency has resulted in a diverse portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Such seamless technologies teach us that repair and understanding is not our role and that such proficiency and knowledge is unnecessary.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Researchers found that Latino students faced myriad challenges, including immigration issues, English proficiency and unstable housing that is linked to their parents’ employment status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"To gain proficiency in alpine skiing, you need a totally different snow cover," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I center myself—take a deep, calming breath, reminded of the one thing I have in common with Indiana Jones besides proficiency with a whip.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman