fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
Synonyms of fluency
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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Pankaj Prasoon is senior director of CFO systems at LinkedIn, leading finance technology and building AI fluency across finance teams. — Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Subsequent research actually backed him up, finding that habitual calculator use before students had internalized basic arithmetic weakened their mental fluency and fact retrieval. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 There’s been an attacking fluency and tempo to Liverpool’s build-up in the friendlies which was missing for so much of last season. — James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Trusted by senior executives for her insight and strategic clarity, Sharifa blends cultural fluency with cutting-edge program design. — Big Think, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

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