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Definition fluency in American English

fluency noun

[singular/uncountable] noun
/ˈfluənsi/
1

the ability to speak a foreign language very well

Example

The job requires fluency in Spanish.

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2

a clear and confident way of expressing yourself without seeming to make an effort

Example

He writes about this period of our country's history with great fluency.

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3

a smooth way of moving without seeming to make an effort

Example

The horse was jumping the fences with breathtaking fluency.

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Definition fluency in American English