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 proficient in mathematics, music, etc.

Origin: L. Proficiens, -entis, p. Pr. Of proficere to go forward, make progress; pro forward + facere = to make. See Fact, and cf. Profit, .

(01 Mar 1998)

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