fluency

noun flu·en·cy \ˈflü-ən(t)-sē\

: the ability to speak easily and smoothly; especially : the ability to speak a foreign language easily and effectively

: the ability to do something in a way that seems very easy

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: the quality or state of being fluent

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FLUENCY Defined for Kids

noun flu·en·cy \ˈflü-ən-sē\

: the ability to speak easily and well <Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language.>

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