Adequate vs. Proficient

Adequateadjective

Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

Adequateverb

(obsolete) To equalize; to make adequate.

Adequateverb

(obsolete) To equal.

Adequateadjective

Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition.

Adequateverb

To equalize; to make adequate.

Adequateverb

To equal.

Adequateadjective

(sometimes followed by `to') meeting the requirements especially of a task;

Adequateadjective

enough to meet a purpose;

Adequateadjective

about average; acceptable;

Adequateadjective

satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

Proficientadjective

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

Proficientnoun

An expert.

Proficientnoun

One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc.

Proficientadjective

Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill; possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,

Proficientadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

Proficientadjective

competent or skilled in doing or using something

Proficientnoun

a person who is proficient