proficient meaning
proficient :
skilled, capable
adjective
▪ She is proficient in English.
▪ She is skilled in English.
▪ He is proficient at playing the piano.
▪ He is capable of playing the piano well.
paraphrasing
▪ expert – very skilled
▪ competent – able to do well
proficient :
proficiency – skill level
noun
▪ His proficiency in Spanish is impressive.
▪ His skill level in Spanish is impressive.
▪ A high proficiency in math is required.
▪ A good skill level in math is needed.
paraphrasing
▪ proficient – skilled
▪ adept – very skilled
Pronunciation
proficient [prəˈfɪʃ.ənt]
The stress is on 'fi' and sounds like 'pruh-fish-uhnt'.
Common phrases and grammar about proficient
proficient - Common meaning
adjective
skilled, capable
noun
proficiency – skill level
Part of Speech Changes for "proficient"
Common Expressions with "proficient"
Important examples of proficient in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, proficient is often used to describe someone's skill level.
Example of a confusing word: efficient (performing in the best possible manner)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Proficient is usually used as an adjective to describe someone's abilities in TOEIC questions.
proficient
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
proficient in a subject
means 'skilled in a topic', often used in educational contexts.
proficient speaker
means 'a person who speaks well', used to describe language skills.
Differences between similar words and proficient
proficient
,
skilled
differences
Proficient means being skilled in something, while skilled is more general and can refer to any ability.
proficient
,
competent
differences
Proficient means having a high skill level, while competent means being able to do something but not necessarily at a high level.
Words with the same origin as proficient
The origin of proficient
Proficient comes from the Latin word 'proficere', meaning 'to make progress or advance'.
Word structure
The composition is unknown.
Words with the same origin
The root of proficient is 'facere' (to do). Words with the same root include factory (place to make things), and manufacture (to make by hand or machine).
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