C2
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The highest level on the CEFR scale showing near-native ability in a language
- noun
- Specialized
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C2
- The g-indices of these researchers (rated A2, B2, and C2) were disproportionately higher than their h-indices because they were coauthors on a few papers with more than 200 citations.
Examples
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HVLAT of C0-C1 or C1-C2 will likely remedy the issue.
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How can one specify and delineate contexts and then determine whether or not C1, C2, or C3 are proportionately related (congruous)?
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To achieve a C2 level in Spanish, you need to demonstrate fluency similar to that of a native speaker.
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The student was proud to receive a certificate indicating her C2 proficiency in English.
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Many universities require international students to have at least a C2 level of English for admission.
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Etymology
C2 on the CEFR scale comes from the system that uses letters A, B, C for stages and the numbers 1 and 2 for levels, with C the most advanced group and 2 the higher level. So, C2 means very advanced language ability, almost like a native speaker.