Meaning & use
fluency
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The ability to speak, read, or write a language easily, accurately, and smoothly.
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Years of living abroad gave her fluency in three languages.
His fluency with numbers made him a natural for the finance role.
A note on using this word
Though most associated with language learning, fluency can describe smooth, confident skill in any area, such as 'fluency with a musical instrument.'
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