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单词 proficiency
释义

proficiency

noun

pro·​fi·​cien·​cy prə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē How to pronounce proficiency (audio)
1
: advancement in knowledge or skill : progress
2
: the quality or state of being proficient

Synonyms

  • command
  • IQ
  • mastership
  • mastery
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Example Sentences

surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice
Recent Examples on the Web In math, proficiency levels ranged from 2% in Sumter County to 77% in Mountain Brook schools. al, 8 Sep. 2022 Among the states, California is considerably below average, and sometimes in the lowest quartile, in a number of national assessments of math proficiency. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2022 Beginning this fall, the university will also offer a certificate of proficiency in commercial truck driving. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 The English proficiency levels rose to 41.2%, up from last year’s 40.5%. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 This divide is partially due to the expense of broadband and a lack of digital proficiency, as well as individuals’ effective use and engagement with digital technology. Kim Gallon, STAT, 28 June 2022 The free program is led by volunteer conversation guides and is open to adults with all levels of English language proficiency. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2022 Both were among the 120 students who received the Connecticut State Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes public high school graduates who have attained a level of proficiency in English and one or more other languages. Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2022 Raising the passing score will make things worse for a group of students who, due to lack of English proficiency, shouldn’t be required to take the MCAS in English anyhow. John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1

proficiency

noun

1
as in mastery
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • mastery
  • experience
  • mastership
  • command
  • fluency
  • expertise
  • virtuosity
  • literacy
  • practice
  • IQ
  • facility
  • skill(s)
  • familiarity
  • acquaintance
  • practise
  • intimacy
  • hang
  • know-how

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • incompetence
  • incompetency
  • illiteracy
  • ignorance
  • unfamiliarity
2
as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • skills
  • expertise
  • experience
  • mastery
  • chops
  • savvy
  • know-how
  • background
  • moxie
  • familiarity
  • conversance
  • acquaintance
  • intimacy
  • command

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • inexperience
  • ignorance
  • unfamiliarity
  • unawareness
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