Proficient (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a proficient typist and could finish her work quickly and accurately.
- The language school only hired proficient instructors who could teach multiple languages.
- The young intern turned out to be a proficient programmer and was offered a full-time job.
- The proficient chef was able to prepare a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
- The new employee was already proficient in using the company's software on his first day.
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill; "his technical innovation was his brushwork"; "the technical dazzle of her dancing".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- She was a proficient dancer, able to master even the most complex choreography with ease.
- The chef's proficient knife skills allowed him to chop the vegetables quickly and efficiently.
- The musician's proficient playing of the piano was evident in the intricate melodies she created.
- The artist's proficient use of color and light made her paintings truly breathtaking.
- The engineer's proficient design skills resulted in a highly functional and efficient system.