fluency

noun

Definition of fluencynext
as in proficiency
a state of having mastery of or proficiency in a skill The students demonstrated fluency in the language by the end of their year abroad.

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Recent Examples of fluency 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 Driving change and capitalizing on it will require the Defense Department to hire, develop, and retain far more dual-fluency talent. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 This year, the focus in the county’s largest school district is on improving students’ wellness, literacy, math fluency and readiness for college and careers. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluency
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  1. proficiency
  2. literacy
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  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw student proficiency rise above its pre-pandemic rate for the first time, as did the state average.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Skills also need to be defined with proficiency levels across different roles.
    — Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of proficiency
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  • Your readership is growing at a time when literacy rates are declining.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Reading aloud offers a child more than the chance to develop literacy skills.
    — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of literacy

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

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