proficiency — a 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.
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin proficere, meaning 'to make progress' or 'to advance forward.' The word evolved to denote the state of having progressed significantly in skill or knowledge, reflecting continuous forward advancement in competence.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + -ficere (to make, to do, from facere). The suffix -cy/-ency converts the verb into a noun denoting a state or quality of proficiency.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Students must show proficiency in basic math skills.”
“My grandmother's proficiency in guilt-tripping is unmatched.”
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