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Definition fluency in British English

fluency noun

[singular/uncountable] noun
/ˈfluːənsi/
1

the ability to speak a foreign language very well

Example

The job requires fluency in Spanish.

Synonyms and related words
bilingual bilingualism code switching
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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academic writing delivery diction
3

a smooth way of moving without seeming to make an effort

Example

The horse was jumping the fences with breathtaking fluency.

Synonyms and related words
graceful smooth fluid
Definition fluency in British English