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proficiencya high degree of competence or skill; expertise

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a high degree of competence or skill; expertise

Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

Example Sentences

  • My cooking proficiency is limited to instant noodles and burnt toast.
  • The job requires proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • His proficiency in sleeping during meetings is truly remarkable.

proficiency

NOUN

[/prəˈfɪʃənsi/]

a high degree of competence or skill; expertise

The master chef's perfect technique showed his high level of proficiency.
💡 Concept

The master chef's perfect technique showed his high level of proficiency.

PRO(professional) + FIC(make) — making a perfect chair like a PRO showed his proficiency.
🧠 Mnemonic

PRO(professional) + FIC(make) — making a perfect chair like a PRO showed his proficiency.

His efficient cutting technique showed his high level of proficiency as a sushi chef.
🎵 Rhyme

His efficient cutting technique showed his high level of proficiency as a sushi chef.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈfɪʃənsi/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈfɪʃənsi/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootfic
Suffix--ency

🎵Rhyme

efficiencydeficiencysufficiency
efficiency
deficiency
sufficiency

🔗Collocations

language proficiency
demonstrate proficiency
proficiency test
high proficiency
lack proficiency
proficiency level
achieve proficiency

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cooking proficiency is limited to instant noodles and burnt toast.

The job requires proficiency in Microsoft Office.

😄 Fun example

His proficiency in sleeping during meetings is truly remarkable.

Students must show proficiency in basic math skills.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's proficiency in guilt-tripping is unmatched.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

competenceexpertiseskillmasteryability

Antonyms

incompetenceineptitudeinability

Related

proficientprofessionalexpertskilledcompetent

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