Proficient and Practised

Proficient

Proficient adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.

Practised is a synonym for proficient in skilled topic. In some cases you can use "Practised" instead an adjective "Proficient".

Nearby Words: proficiency, proficiently

Practised

Practised adjective - Skillful after much practice.

Proficient is a synonym for practised in expert topic. You can use "Proficient" instead an adjective "Practised", if it concerns topics such as skilled.

Nearby Words: practice, practising, practitioner, practized
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