Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRO-FI'CIENCE, or PRO-FI'CIEN-CY
PRO-FI'CIENCE, or PRO-FI'CIEN-CY, n. [from L. proficiens, from proficio, to advance forward; pro and facio, to make.]
Advance in the acquisition of any art, science or knowledge; improvement; progression in knowledge. Students are examined that they may manifest their proficiency in their studies or in knowledge.
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