Fluent vs. Proficient

Fluentadjective

That flows; flowing, liquid.

Fluentadjective

(linguistics) Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently – in a flowing way.

Fluentnoun

A continuous variable, especially one with respect to time in Newton's Method of Fluxions.

Fluentadjective

Flowing or capable of flowing; liquid; glodding; easily moving.

Fluentadjective

Ready in the use of words; voluble; copious; having words at command; and uttering them with facility and smoothness; as, a fluent speaker; hence, flowing; voluble; smooth; - said of language; as, fluent speech.

Fluentnoun

A current of water; a stream.

Fluentnoun

A variable quantity, considered as increasing or diminishing; - called, in the modern calculus, the function or integral.

Fluentadjective

easy and graceful in shape;

Fluentadjective

smooth and unconstrained in movement;

Fluentadjective

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively;

Fluentadjective

able to express oneself easily and articulately

Fluentadjective

able to speak or write a particular foreign language easily and accurately

Fluentadjective

(of a foreign language) spoken accurately and with facility

Fluentadjective

smoothly graceful and effortless

Fluentadjective

able to flow freely; fluid

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