fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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This adaptability must be coupled with technological fluency, not just a surface-level understanding of tech trends, but the ability to leverage that knowledge strategically to drive business growth and innovation. Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 People like Jeb Bush, whose fluency in español is actually quite high. Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 After adjusting for lifestyle choices, medical diagnoses, and protein, calorie, and cholesterol intake, the evidence showed that women who consumed more eggs had less decline in fluency scores, which assess semantic memory and executive function. Christina Manian, Health, 11 Sep. 2024 Their attacking fluency was eye-catching as Fabio Carvalho fired home the opener before Curtis Jones added the second. James Pearce, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluency 

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent
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