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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.
One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science or branch of learning; as a proficient in a trade or occupation; a proficient in mathematics, in anatomy, in music, &c.