proficient

proficient is a 10-letter English word with 4 senses as noun and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc. Face value is 17 in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 17 · Words With Friends 20 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. noun. One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc.
2. adjective. Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill; possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,
3. adjective. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

   "adept in handicrafts"

   "an adept juggler"

   Synonyms: adept, expert, good, practiced, skilful, skillful

4. adjective. of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

   "his technical innovation was his brushwork"

   "the technical dazzle of her dancing"

   Synonyms: technical

Synonyms

adept, expert, good, practiced, skilful, skillful, technical

Anagrams

Other playable words that use exactly the letters in proficient:

prefiction

Common word forms

proficiently, proficientness

Words from these letters

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