The phrase "a proficiency for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone's skill or expertise in a particular area or activity.
Example: "She has a proficiency for languages, which allows her to communicate effectively in multiple countries."
Alternatives: "a talent for" or "an aptitude for".
"I had a proficiency for picking notes off records," said John McEuen, a childhood pal who went on to join the country-rock group the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
He also captained the Oxford ski team and showed a proficiency for athletics, such that Kent Hughes was chosen to represent Australia in the 110 and 400 metre hurdles at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Foster a proficiency for mathematics and computers.
When designing a proficiency test for sensory panels, it is important to consider the type of sensory panel and the material that is selected as proficiency test item.
A proficiency score for overall mathematics achievement drawn from all five plausible values was used as dependent variable.
While on day release he finished his A-Level in English and took a proficiency course for journalists.
One of the primary curricular areas more heavily emphasized in doctoral physical therapy educational programs is the differential diagnosis of these conditions, a proficiency necessary for competence in more autonomous practice settings such as primary care [ 30].
I don't know what makes a person turn to a career in comedy – perhaps those promising Hollyoaks auditions came to nothing, or they have a natural proficiency for lax personal hygiene – but I know that the ultimate aim is to appear on a panel show.
In 2005, the CVC-CRI addressed this need by initiating a proficiency panel program for Elispot, followed by programs for ICS and HLA-peptide multimer staining [ 10, 11].
This project aimed to develop a proficiency testing scheme for the assessment of fingermark quality for researchers.
A proficiency test designed for accelerant detecting canines was replicated using one of the electronic noses.
