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proficiency

Pronunciation: [prəˈfɪʃənsi]

Word

Learn how to use proficiency in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) the skill or ability to do something very well. It's like when you can ride a bike without falling or read a book all by yourself.

Example

She showed great proficiency in math, solving problems faster than her classmates.

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He had little proficiency in playing the guitar, struggling to play even simple songs.

Example

What level of proficiency do you have in speaking Spanish?

Context: “language”

(noun) how well someone knows a language. It means being able to speak, read, and write it effectively, like being able to have a conversation with friends in that language.

Example

His proficiency in English helped him communicate easily with everyone.

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Her lack of proficiency in French made it hard for her to understand the instructions.

Example

What proficiency levels are needed to work in an international office?

How to pronounce proficiency

Pronunciation: [prəˈfɪʃənsi]

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