Modifying Another Word

• technically: All technically proficient no, still not quite sure what the point actually is.

• reasonably: Most people find they can become reasonably proficient with a little practice.

• highly: Needless to say, he's a highly proficient diver.

• sufficiently: I'm sure some of our patients will be sufficiently proficient very soon.

• fully: Skills gaps persist The vast majority of ICT professionals are thought to be fully proficient at their job.

• fairly: As long as they are fairly proficient, a carer can also come along to push the chair around on the ice.

Modifies a noun

• skier: For advanced skiers there are challenging mogul fields, combined with 14 black runs to test even the most proficient skier.

• linguist: Dr. Isserlin was a remarkably proficient linguist, fluent in more than ten languages.

• swimmer: In my pursuit of becoming a fast, proficient, graceful swimmer, devotion to technique is paramount.

• diver: Needless to say, he's a highly proficient diver.

• reader: This way you can become a more proficient reader.

• musician: These are perfectly proficient musicians doing a perfectly proficient rendition of an average pub rock band.

Used with adjective complement

• become: He also had to become proficient in the large variety of weapons in the ninja's arsenal.

• get: We are now getting quite proficient with our new machine, which is excellent to use.

Preposition: in

• language: For study in Europe, you may well need to be proficient in a foreign language.

• variety: He also had to become proficient in the large variety of weapons in the ninja's arsenal.

• aspect: A willingness to complete a training program and become proficient in all aspects of operating a Wine Buff business.

• skill: You'll need a friendly, supportive manner and be proficient in music keyboard skills.

• technique: People visiting the caves must be proficient in single rope techniques to move between the levels up to 60m apart.

• art: The upper photograph shown here is of an unilluminated piece done by an inmate of Dartmoor prison, proficient in the art of calligraphy.