nonproficiency
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of nonproficiency
First recorded in 1585–95; non- + proficiency
Example Sentences
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Many truckers quit the industry after the introduction of enhanced English proficiency tests, where highway inspectors check for language proficiency and highway traffic sign competency.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025
Problems also arise when patients have limited English proficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
The debate highlights the ongoing challenge in Nigeria of balancing the promotion of its rich linguistic heritage with the practical demands of a national curriculum and a globalised economy where English proficiency is dominant.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
Once an applicant satisfies one of these requirements, they must pay a handsome filing fee, clear extensive background checks, and pass the citizenship test, which consists of an English proficiency test and a civics exam.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 2025
He says English proficiency as essential for acclimation, and recommends that federal and state governments, as well as trucker associations, offer subsidized programs to help immigrants learn English as a second language.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025
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