English Dictionary
Definition of “proficient”
proficient (prəˈfɪʃənt
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Definitions
adjective
- having great facility (in an art, occupation, etc); skilled
noun
- an archaic word for an expert
Alternative Forms
proˈficiency noun proˈficiently adverb Word Origin
C16: from Latin prōficere to make progress, from pro-C16: from Latin to make progress, from 1 + to make + facere to make
Synonyms
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skilled,
trained,
experienced,
qualified,
able,
expert,
masterly,
talented,
gifted,
capable,
efficient,
clever,
accomplished,
versed,
competent,
tasty,
apt,
skilful,
adept,
conversant,
Usage examples
He would be interested to learn also which of Vescovo's family and associates was a reasonably proficient marksman.
Low, Ona, Murky Shallows (1987)So becoming proficient at termite fishing could mean adult females eat better.
New Scientist (2004)There are many reasons people play short courses but a big one is they're not yet proficient golfers and short courses are easier.
Globe and Mail (2003)Living with the actuality of reasonably proficient cooking has proved oddly problematic, vaguely embarrassing.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)She was energetic while her husband was dreamy, proficient while he was impractical to the point of incompetence.
C.S. Nicholls, ELSPETH HUXLEY: A BIOGRAPHY (2002)
