Proficient
/prəˈfɪʃənt/
Definitions
Having a high degree of competence or skill; expert.
/prəˈfɪʃənt/
Skilled and competent in a particular area.
The chef was proficient in preparing French cuisine.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're really good at playing a video game, or you can bake a cake without looking at a recipe. That means you're proficient! You've got the skills and you can do it well.
👶 For kids: Being good at something! Like, if you're really good at drawing, you are proficient at drawing.
More Examples
He is proficient in both speaking and writing English.
To get the job, she had to prove she was proficient in data analysis.
How It's Used
"She is proficient in several programming languages."
"The student demonstrated proficient understanding of the material."
Synonyms
From Latin *profiicere* meaning 'to advance, make progress,' from *pro-* 'forward' + *facere* 'to do, make'.
The word 'proficient' started appearing in English texts in the early 17th century.
Memory tip
Think PRO (like a professional) and EFFICIENT - someone who is good at their job is both!