The quality of state of being proficient; advance in the acquisition of any art, science, or knowledge; progression in knowledge; improvement; adeptness; as, to acquire proficiency in music.
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Alt. of Competency
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The state of being competent; fitness; ability; adequacy; power.
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Muskets, collectively.
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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 profic…
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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 profic…
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Same as Technic, n.
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