transcription, транскрипция: [ -shənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin proficient-, proficiens, present participle of proficere to go forward, accomplish, from pro- forward + facere to make — more at pro- , do
Date: circa 1590
: well advanced in an art, occupation, or branch of knowledge
• proficient noun
• pro·fi·cient·ly adverb
Synonyms:
proficient , adept , skilled , skillful , expert mean having great knowledge and experience in a trade or profession. proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice
proficient in translating foreign languages
adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency
adept at doing long division
skilled stresses mastery of technique
a skilled surgeon
skillful implies individual dexterity in execution or performance
skillful drivers
expert implies extraordinary proficiency and often connotes knowledge as well as technical skill
expert in the evaluation of wines