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View usage for: (prəfɪʃənt) adjectiveIf you are proficient in something, you can do it well. A great number of Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages. [+ in/at] Synonyms: skilled, trained, experienced, qualified More Synonyms of proficient proficient in British English (prəˈfɪʃənt) adjective1. having great facility (in an art, occupation, etc); skilled noun2. an archaic word for an expert Derived forms proficiency (proˈficiency) or proficience (proˈficience) noun proficiently (proˈficiently) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin prōficere to make progress, from pro-1 + facere to make proficient in American English (proʊˈfɪʃənt; prəˈfɪʃənt) adjective1. highly competent; skilled; adept Derived forms proficiency (proˈficiency) (proʊˈfɪʃənsi; prəˈfɪʃənsi) nounWord forms: plural proˈficies proficiently (proˈficiently) adverb Word origin L proficiens, prp. of proficere, to advance < pro-, forward + facere, to make: see pro- 2 & do 1Examples of 'proficient' in a sentenceproficient He will also be released to indulge himself in other forms of racing and working on the triathlons at which he has become so proficient.He will also be released to indulge himself in other forms of racing and working onthe triathlons at which he has become so proficient.The ships were also less proficient.Students who are less proficient will probably find French the easier option.Alternatively, some may be less proficient now than when they were appointed.It's easy to become proficient but hollow.By 1949 he was sufficiently proficient to become a drum teacher.And it's only going to get worse the more technologically proficient we all become.By the age of 5 he was proficient enough to be playing in the local church.There, a salary offered an already more than proficient painter the contemplative leisure to soar towards unsurpassed heights.The heart becomes more proficient.By the end of the week the pair of us had become proficient dinghy sailors, had made new friends and had had a cracking good time.At first their behavior is clumsy and inefficient, and they do not become proficient until they are about 3 years old. In other languagesproficient British English: proficient ADJECTIVE If you are proficient in something, you can do it well. A great number of them are proficient in foreign languages. - American English: proficient
- Brazilian Portuguese: proficiente
- Chinese: 精通的
- European Spanish: competente
- French: compétent
- German: fähig
- Italian: competente
- Japanese: たんのうな
- Korean: 능숙한
- European Portuguese: proficiente
- Latin American Spanish: competente
Definition skilled Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages. Synonyms trained tasty (British, informal) conversant Opposites bad , incapable , incompetent , inept , unskilled , unaccomplished SeeclassAdditional synonymsDefinition quick to learn She was never a very apt student. Synonyms gifted, skilled, expert, quick, bright, talented, sharp, capable, smart, prompt, clever, intelligent, accomplished, tasty (British, informal), ingenious, skilful, astute, adroit, teachable Definition competent and efficient She's a very capable administrator. Synonyms accomplished, experienced, masterly, qualified, talented, gifted, efficient, clever, intelligent, competent, apt, skilful, adept, proficientDefinition skilful with one's hands My father was very clever with his hands. Synonyms skilful, able, talented, gifted, capable, inventive, adroit, dexterousDefinition having sufficient skill or knowledge He was a loyal and very competent civil servant. Synonyms able, skilled, capable, clever, endowed, proficientDefinition working or producing effectively without wasting effort, energy, or money a highly efficient worker Synonyms competent, able, professional, capable, organized, productive, skilful, adept, ready, proficient, businesslike, well-organized, workmanlikeDefinition skilful or knowledgeable as a result of having done something many times before a team made up of experienced professionals Synonyms knowledgeable, trained, professional, skilled, tried, tested, seasoned, expert, master, qualified, familiar, capable, veteran, practised, accomplished, competent, skilful, adept, well-versed Definition skilful or knowledgeable The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors. Synonyms skilful, trained, experienced, able, professional, skilled, master, masterly, qualified, talented, outstanding, clever, practised, accomplished, handy, competent, tasty (British, informal), apt, adept, knowledgeable, virtuoso, deft, proficient, facile, adroit, dexterous, leet (slang) Definition having natural talent or aptitude one of the most gifted pianists in the world Synonyms talented, able, skilled, expert, masterly, brilliant, capable, clever, accomplished, tasty (British, informal), proficient, adroitDefinition showing great skill They gave a masterly performance. Synonyms skilful, skilled, expert, finished, fine, excellent, crack (informal), supreme, clever, superior, world-class, exquisite, tasty (British, informal), adept, consummate, first-rate, superlative, masterful, adroit, dexterousDefinition having completed a training or degree course and gained the relevant certificates Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers. Synonyms capable, trained, experienced, seasoned, able, fit, expert, talented, chartered, efficient, practised, licensed, certificated, equipped, accomplished, eligible, competent, skilful, adept, knowledgeable, proficientAdditional synonymsDefinition having or showing skill his skilful use of light and shade Synonyms expert, deft, skilled, masterly, trained, experienced, able, professional, quick, clever, practised, accomplished, handy, competent, tasty (British, informal), apt, adept, proficient, adroit, dexterousHe is a talented pianist. Synonyms gifted, able, expert, master, masterly, brilliant, ace (informal), artistic, consummate, first-rate, top-notch (informal), adroitDefinition knowledgeable about or skilled in Page is versed in many styles of jazz. Synonyms knowledgeable, experienced, skilled, seasoned, qualified, familiar, practised, accomplished, competent, switched-on (informal), tasty (British, informal), acquainted, well-informed, proficient, sussed (British, slang), well up (informal), conversant |