1
as in mastery
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules
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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
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Recent Examples of proficiency
Knowing what to say during routine activities that are practiced every day is one thing, but generalizing word meanings to respond in new situations is a true demonstration of language proficiency & intelligence.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Third graders who scored as approaching proficiency had three options to move on to fourth grade.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2024
Only 47% of California students meet or exceed English proficiency standards and nearly 65% cannot do math at the grade level, based on the 2024 California Smarter Balanced test results.
—Wenyuan Wu, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Third graders who scored as approaching proficiency had three options to move on to fourth grade.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2024
Only 47% of California students meet or exceed English proficiency standards and nearly 65% cannot do math at the grade level, based on the 2024 California Smarter Balanced test results.
—Wenyuan Wu, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proficiency
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Thursday’s event – an annual display of Putin’s mastery of the minutiae of domestic policy as well as of geopolitics – consists of a public Q&A session combined with a public phone-in.Anna Chernova, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Willimon had proven his mastery of story not only on House of Cards but the Star Wars spinoff Andor.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Company leaders start taking a look at how to address concerns such as ethics and skills to ensure a smooth path forward.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Set in 1705 during the reign of Queen Anne, the series stars Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) as Nell Jackson, widowed and possessed of occasional supernatural skills whenever someone threatens her, courtesy of a fairy sprite named Billy Blind (Nick Mohammed).Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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No matter the time of year, guests can experience farm-to-fork foraging experiences as well as having access to six world-class golf courses.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The experience was rejuvenating and grounding, a perfect way to soak in the tranquility of this one-of-a-kind resort.Holly Robinson Peete, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Inside a good story, there are always obstacles to overcome - and those obstacles exist to demonstrate your expertise.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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While the Executive Branch pushes agencies to leverage private AI expertise, more and more information on how those AI models work will be cloaked in the nigh-impenetrable veil of government secrecy.Matthew Guariglia, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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By now, most leaders have heard about the emotional quotient (EQ), often considered the soft-skill equivalent of the intelligence quotient (IQ).Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The thing is, what Sasson is doing with his speed and hockey IQ is pretty interesting.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Yu has a naturally deft command of tone and storytelling, and his past collaboration with director Bong Joon Ho appears to have helped boost his instincts.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, upon installation, the extension downloaded a malicious script from a Russian server, executing unauthorized commands on victims’ machines.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Proficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proficiency. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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