The difference between Proficient and Skilled

When used as adjectives, proficient means good at something, whereas skilled means having or showing skill.


Proficient is also noun with the meaning: an expert.

check bellow for the other definitions of Proficient and Skilled

  1. Proficient as an adjective:

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

    Examples:

    "He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature."

  1. Proficient as a noun:

    An expert.

  1. Skilled as an adjective:

    Having or showing skill; skillful.

  2. Skilled as an adjective:

    Requiring special abilities or training.

  1. Skilled as a verb:

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