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proficiency

[pruh-fish-uhn-see] / prəˈfɪʃ ən si /


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A few timing and tuning issues crop up, which could easily be the result of a first night in a new venue, but which feel odd for a band of such technical proficiency.

From BBC

Working at Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers, Pathomrit primarily serves first-generation Thai immigrants, prioritizing those with limited English proficiency, and helps clients navigate Los Angeles’ complex mental healthcare system.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re top of the bad list, whether it’s crime or whether it’s high school education outcomes, whether it’s reading proficiency, whether it’s college graduation,” said New Mexico House speaker Javier Martínez, a Democrat.

From The Wall Street Journal

The debate highlights the ongoing challenge in Nigeria of balancing the promotion of its rich linguistic heritage with the practical demands of a national curriculum and a globalised economy where English proficiency is dominant.

From BBC

Ten years ago, it ranked 49th among fourth-graders in reading proficiency on the National Assessment for Educational Progress.

From The Wall Street Journal