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fluency

Fluency (noun) means the quality of smoothness of flow.

noun
1
The quality of smoothness of flow.
2
The quality of being fluent in a language; a person's command of a particular language.
3
The quality of consistently applying skill correctly in the manner of one well-practiced at it, requiring little deliberate thought to perform without mistakes
4
The inherent ability to use a language easily and accurately.
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Etymology

From Late Latin fluentia, equivalent to fluent + -cy. Cognate with French fluence.

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What is the meaning of fluency?

"fluency" (noun) means the quality of smoothness of flow.

What are the different meanings of fluency?

"fluency" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of smoothness of flow; 2. The quality of being fluent in a language; a person's command of a particular language; 3. The quality of consistently applying skill correctly in the manner of one well-practiced at it, requiring little deliberate thought to perform without mistakes.

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