proficient — competent or skilled in doing or using something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: competent or skilled in doing or using something
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfɪʃənt/
Korean meaning: 능숙한, 숙련된
Korean pronunciation: 프러**피**션트
Example Sentences
- My cat is surprisingly proficient at opening doors, which explains why I find him in the fridge so often.
- She became proficient in Excel after working with spreadsheets for two years.
- He's proficient at making excuses but terrible at actually doing homework.
proficient
ADJECTIVE//prəˈfɪʃənt//
competent or skilled in doing or using something
A proficient chef expertly handles multiple dishes during dinner rush
The proficient chef works efficient, while his student remains deficient!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proficiens', the present participle of 'proficere', meaning 'to make progress' or 'to advance'. The prefix 'pro-' means 'forward' and 'ficere' means 'to do' or 'to make'.
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📝Examples
“My cat is surprisingly proficient at opening doors, which explains why I find him in the fridge so often.”
“She became proficient in Excel after working with spreadsheets for two years.”
“He's proficient at making excuses but terrible at actually doing homework.”
“To work here, you need to be proficient in at least two programming languages.”
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