proficiency

[ pruh-fish-uhn-see ]
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noun
  1. the state of being proficient; skill; expertness: proficiency in music.

Origin of proficiency

1
First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin prōfici(ēns) “advancing” (see proficient ) + -ency

Other words from proficiency

  • o·ver·pro·fi·cien·cy, noun

Words Nearby proficiency

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