Definition of 'proficiency'
uncountable noun
If you show proficiency in something, you show ability or skill at it.
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(prəˈfɪʃənsi)
noun
the state of being proficient; skill; expertness
proficiency in music
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British English: proficiency
NOUN /prəˈfɪʃənsɪ/
If you show proficiency in something, you show ability or skill at it.
Evidence of basic proficiency in the language is part of the admission requirement.
- American English: proficiency /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
- Brazilian Portuguese: competência
- Chinese: 水平
- European Spanish: competencia
- French: compétence
- German: Fertigkeiten
- Italian: competenza
- Japanese: たんのう
- Korean: 능숙도
- European Portuguese: competência
- Spanish: competencia
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