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Webster 1913 Edition
Proficient
Pro-fi′cient
,Noun.
[L.
proficiens
, -entis
, p. pr. of proficere
to go forward, make progress; pro
forward + facere
to make. See Fact
, and cf. Profit
, ([GREEK])] 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.Pro-fi′cient
,Adj.
Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill; possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,
Webster 1828 Edition
Proficient
PROFI'CIENT
,Noun.