fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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Ensuring that all voices are heard, regardless of language fluency, can prevent less fluent members from being sidelined or overlooked. Iese Business School, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 On top of their advanced AI skills, Gen Z has another ace up their sleeve: a native fluency in XR technologies. Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 This app connects you with native speakers worldwide, creating an authentic language exchange that brings you closer to fluency. New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024 The platform also requires users to have some fluency in cryptocurrency wallets, even if there are now shortcuts available for placing bets using traditional bank accounts. Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluency 

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent
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