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PROFICIENCY Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word proficiency. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word proficiency. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PROFICIENCY

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ability
nounn
noun

• the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

• possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

command
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

• a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

• the power or authority to command

• availability for use

• a position of highest authority

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

verb

• be in command of

• make someone do something

• demand as one's due

• look down on

• exercise authoritative control or power over

competence
nounn
noun

• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

skill
nounn
noun

• an ability that has been acquired by training

• ability to produce solutions in some problem domain

technique
nounn
noun

• a practical method or art applied to some particular task

• skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

Best Hypernyms For PROFICIENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for proficiency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
competence ability competency expertise mastery skill skillfulness talent

Alternatives for ABILITY

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