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Proficiency Definition & Meaning

proficiency
noun
  1. the quality of having great facility and competence
  2. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves proficiency"

"Proficiency" in song lyrics

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  • "nyu language proficiency"
    AOL — AOL
  • "california certificate of proficiency"
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Usage tips for "proficiency"

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Frequently asked questions

What does proficiency mean?
the quality of having great facility and competence skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves proficiency"
What part of speech is proficiency?
Proficiency is a noun.
How many definitions does proficiency have?
Proficiency has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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