proficiency

noun
UK: /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
US: /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

  1. A high degree of skill; being good at something.

    1. Her English proficiency helped her get the job.
    2. Demonstrating proficiency in several languages, she excelled in international relations.

  2. The state of being competent and capable in a particular skill or subject.

    1. They tested my math proficiency at the start.
    2. The company requires a certain level of proficiency in data analysis for this role.

Synonyms

skill expertise competence ability mastery aptitude

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proficiency" in English means: A high degree of skill; being good at something., The state of being competent and capable in a particular skill or subject..

The phonetic transcription of "proficiency" is /prəˈfɪʃənsi/ in British English and /prəˈfɪʃənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proficiency": skill, expertise, competence, ability, mastery, aptitude.

Example usage of "proficiency": "Her English proficiency helped her get the job.". More examples on the page.