Proficient
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Proficient is an adjective meaning Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
Meaning
Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
More Meanings
- An expert.
Example Sentences
Why not subpoena as well the clerical proficients?
He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature.
The colonel now addressed me, […] adding, "I hope we shall send you to your regiment up the country quite a proficient, and calculated to reflect credit on your instructors in the Zubberdust Bullumteers."
By constant playing and experimenting with these he learned to tie rude knots, and make sliding nooses; and with these he and the younger apes amused themselves. What Tarzan did they tried to do also, but he alone originated and became proficient.
Word Forms
- proficients
Synonyms for proficient
Depending on context, synonyms include skilled, fluent, practiced, expert, adept, good.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adept, expert, practiced, skilled, skillful, good.
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