proficiency | Definition of proficiency

Synonyms and Antonyms of proficiency

1 a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something

surprised by his proficiency at the game after only the briefest explanation of the rules

Synonyms of proficiency

command, IQ, mastership, mastery

Words Related to proficiency

fluency, literacy

experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s)

acquaintance, familiarity, intimacy

Near Antonyms of proficiency

incompetence, incompetency

ignorance, illiteracy, unfamiliarity

2 knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something

acquired proficiency at golf through long hours of practice

Synonyms of proficiency

chops, experience, expertise, know-how, moxie, savvy, skills

Words Related to proficiency

command, mastery

acquaintance, conversance, familiarity, intimacy

Near Antonyms of proficiency

ignorance, unawareness, unfamiliarity

Antonyms of proficiency