proficient

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I've been a proficient reader since I was a child – from making up words and reading books upside down as a toddler to having an eighth grade reading level in 12th grade.

From Salon

As he became more proficient, knitting became second nature.

From New York Times

As any halfway proficient stargazer will tell you, there are so many satellites and man-made debris in orbit around the Earth that it is impossible to observe the wonders of the universe without distraction.

From Salon

Utah: The Utes were proficient in disrupting Stanford’s offense and capitalizing on turnovers.

From Seattle Times

One of the most bearish statistics for the future of the United States is this: Two-thirds of fourth graders in the United States are not proficient in reading.

From Seattle Times