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proficiency

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pro·fi·cien·cy  (pr-fshn-s)
n. pl. pro·fi·cien·cies
The state or quality of being proficient; competence.
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Noun1.proficiency - the quality of having great facility and competence
competence, competency - the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
2.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
musketry - the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
proficiency
noun skill, ability, know-how (informal) talent, facility, craft, expertise, competence, accomplishment, mastery, knack, aptitude, dexterity, expertness, skilfulness
Translations
proficiency [prəˈfɪʃənsɪ] n → capacidad f; habilidad f
proficiency [prəˈfɪʃənsɪ] n → compétence f, aptitude f
proficiency [prəˈfɪʃənsɪ] n → Können nt, Fertigkeiten pl
proficiency [prəˈfɪʃənsɪ] n → competenza, abilità


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Lastly, I have scarcely spoken of the domestic and family customs of the Kukuanas, many of which are exceedingly quaint, or of their proficiency in the art of smelting and welding metals.
King Solomon's Mines by Haggard, Rider H. View in context
This is why the attainment of proficiency, the pushing of your skill with attention to the most delicate shades of excellence, is a matter of vital concern.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
My ardour was indeed the astonishment of the students, and my proficiency that of the masters.
Frankenstein by Shelley, Mary View in context
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