proficiency
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Last year, under Green Dot, the proficiency numbers were 28.1% for English and 9.5% for math.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
WSJ: The Transportation Department has recently introduced many regulatory changes to the trucking industry, including enforcing regulations on truck drivers’ English-language proficiency and other rules that reduce the pool of drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Don’t feel that you have to have reached a certain proficiency before you start reaching out to others.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Analysts told AFP the manoeuvres displayed certain technical advancements and growing proficiency with dual-use weapons, designed for both nuclear and conventional roles.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
“By chance, have you been using any magic above your proficiency level?” asked the Town Uncle.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
Vocabulary lists containing proficiency
Power Prefix: pro
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Twelve Years a Slave
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