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Definition of: proficient
(prə·fish′ənt) adjective
Thoroughly versed, as in an art or science; skilled; expert.
—noun An expert in any branch of skill or knowledge; an adept. See synonyms under SKILFUL. [<L proficiens, -entis, ppr. of proficere make progress, go forward <pro- forward + facere do]
—pro·fi′cient·ly adverb
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