proficiency
noun
pro·fi·cien·cy
prə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
1
: advancement in knowledge or skill : progress
2
: the quality or state of being proficient
Examples of proficiency in a Sentence
surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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As organizations continue to migrate their applications and workloads to the cloud, with 48% planning to move at least half of their applications within a year, proficiency in cloud computing will be crucial for professionals looking to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving job market of 2025.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Image In the surveillance video, the shooter exhibits familiarity and proficiency with the weapon, appearing to clear a jam at one point and resuming his fatal fire.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The What Component: Pursue Convergence – Discover where your purpose, passions, and proficiencies converge and move in that direction.
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The drill increased proficiency and readiness to ensure the Indo-Pacific region remained free and open, the U.S. Air Force added, while demonstrating the interoperability of the alliance's air forces.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Image In the surveillance video, the shooter exhibits familiarity and proficiency with the weapon, appearing to clear a jam at one point and resuming his fatal fire.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The What Component: Pursue Convergence – Discover where your purpose, passions, and proficiencies converge and move in that direction.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
The drill increased proficiency and readiness to ensure the Indo-Pacific region remained free and open, the U.S. Air Force added, while demonstrating the interoperability of the alliance's air forces.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proficiency. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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proficiency
noun
pro·fi·cien·cy
prə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural proficiencies
: the quality or state of being proficient
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