Noun

(proficiencies)

Ability, skill, competence.

a test of proficiency in English

to attain (or to reach) proficiency

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Noun

The state, condition, or quality of being great; as, greatness of size, greatness of mind, power, etc.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness''', and some have '''greatness thrust upon 'em. — Shakespeare

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(obsolete): Pride; haughtiness.

It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships. — .