Definitions for proficiency

proficiency pro·fi·cien·cy

Spelling: [pruh-fish-uh n-see]
IPA: /prəˈfɪʃ ən si/

Proficiency is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 23 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 26 points.

You can make 434 anagrams from letters in proficiency (ccefiinopry).

Definitions for proficiency

noun

  1. the state of being proficient; skill; expertness:

Origin of proficiency

1535-45; Latin prōfici(ēns) proficient + -ency

Examples for proficiency

His belief was that his proficiency in singlestick62 was matched only by his skill in song.

But the law also allowed each state to determine its own proficiency standard.

There are all degrees of proficiency in knowledge of the world.

There was a lot of farm labor [in his upbringing], and there was a proficiency in splitting rails.

The naturalist also must acquire some measure of proficiency in the ancient art.

Should musical degrees be granted, and if so, for what measure of knowledge or proficiency?

It is a known fact that the more years of experience a controller has, the higher his proficiency.

It may be well imagined, then, that his proficiency was not very great.

As to his proficiency at study there was not much to be said.

There is simply no substitute for the experience and proficiency of a properly trained pilot.

Word Value for proficiency
Scrable

23

Words with friends

26

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