Definition of proficiency Proficiency

/pɹʌfɪˈʃʌnsi/ - [prufishunsee] - pro•fi•cien•cy

We found 7 definitions of proficiency from 5 different sources.

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What does proficiency mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: proficiencies

proficiency - skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves proficiency"
  technique
  skillfulness the state of being cognitively skillful
  brushwork an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
proficiency - the quality of having great facility and competence
  competence, competency the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • proficiency (n.)
    The quality of state of being proficient; advance in the acquisition of any art, science, or knowledge; progression in knowledge; improvement; adeptness; as, to acquire proficiency in music.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • proficiency
    Excellent knowledge of a language etc.

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Sign Language

proficiency in sign language
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