Literary notes about Proficiency (AI summary)
In literature, proficiency is used to denote a high level of skill, mastery, or expertise in a particular art, science, or craft. Classical works such as the Mahabharata emphasize proficiency in both Vaidik lore and martial pursuits [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9], highlighting its role in spiritual and physical education. In contrast, authors like Peter Abelard and Anne Brontë use the term to reflect personal development in areas ranging from music to language [10, 11], while other texts address proficiency in the context of technical and professional competence, such as in educational assessments or vocational qualifications [12, 13, 14, 15, 16]. This broad usage underscores proficiency as a multifaceted concept, representing everything from practical achievements and technical skills [17, 18, 19] to cultivated intellectual or artistic abilities [20, 21].
- And he grew in years and in strength, and excelled he other saints in the proficiency of his Vaidik lore.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - Therefore, (with the view of attaining in short time a proficiency in the Vedas), I have put forth these high endeavours.’
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - The man who, repairing to the excellent tirtha called Vidya, batheth there in the evening, obtaineth proficiency in every kind of knowledge.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - And Duryodhana, O monarch, having obtained Karna (in this way), banished his fears arising out of Arjuna’s proficiency in arms.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - And, indeed, Dhananjaya, in encounters with the mace and the sword and on the chariot as also with the bow, acquired wonderful proficiency.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - And seeing that tree, the king hastily said to Vahuka, ‘O charioteer, do thou also behold my high proficiency in calculation.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - The mighty hero soon acquired high proficiency in the use of all weapons.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - And we have served our superiors and subdued our passions—and have also won proficiency in knowledge.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - And Drona certified that there was none in the world who was equal to Arjuna in lightness of hand and general proficiency.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - He saw his beautiful creature every hour, he set her lessons every day, and was extremely pleased to see what proficiency she made.
— from Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard and Héloïse - ‘Yes, of course: the young lady’s proficiency and elegance is of more consequence to the governess than her own, as well as to the world.
— from Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë - Of the Necessary Probation and Due Proficiency of Candidates before Advancement Section X. Of Balloting for Candidates in each Degree.
— from The Principles of Masonic Law by Albert Gallatin Mackey - It may be, that the refusal is based on the ground that he has not made sufficient proficiency to entitle him to pass.
— from The Principles of Masonic Law by Albert Gallatin Mackey - The certification was to be by a Board which would insist on a certain standard of professional proficiency.
— from The Life of Florence Nightingale, vol. 2 of 2 by Cook, Edward Tyas, Sir - No cadet was permitted to graduate unless he had reached a high standard of proficiency.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - The first-class scout may then qualify for the various merit badges which are offered in another part of this chapter for proficiency in scouting.
— from Boy Scouts Handbook by Boy Scouts of America - He had made great proficiency in geography, astronomy and drawing, as they were necessary to his favorite pursuit of navigation.
— from The Columbiad: A Poem by Joel Barlow - The proficiency he attained in the art of clay modeling is evidenced by many of the examples illustrated in this volume.
— from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot by Austin Craig - These were, the great advantages of the trade, the proficiency of the Dodger, the amiability of Charley Bates, and the liberality of the Jew himself.
— from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - My ardour was indeed the astonishment of the students; and my proficiency, that of the masters.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - My ardour was indeed the astonishment of the students, and my proficiency that of the masters.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
