HyperDic: proficiency

English > 2 senses of the word proficiency:
NOUNattributeproficiencythe quality of having great facility and competence
cognitionproficiency, techniqueskillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
proficiency > pronunciation
Soundsprahfih'shahnsiy
Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > proficiency: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of having great facility and competence.
Broadercompetence, competencyThe quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Spanishhabilidad, pericia, suficiencia
Catalanhabilitat, perícia
Adjectivesproficienthaving or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
English > proficiency: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaningskillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity.
Example"practice greatly improves proficiency"
Synonymtechnique
NarrowerbrushworkAn artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
musketryThe technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
BroaderskillfulnessThe state of being cognitively skillful
Spanishtécnica
Catalantècnica
Adjectivesproficientof or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
proficienthaving or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

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