literacy
noun
lit·er·a·cy
ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē 
: the quality or state of being literate
a program to promote adult literacy
Examples of literacy in a Sentence
The program is intended to promote adult literacy among people who have had very little schooling.
Their goal is to achieve basic literacy.
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Sarvesh Baveja, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Empowers parents with strategies to shield children from the dangers of social media while fostering digital literacy.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Education And Advocacy • Expand AI literacy programs targeting women and underrepresented groups.
—Swati Tyagi, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Gaddis, 61, of Aurora, said in talking to voters, concerns include safety, continuing to be leaders in programming and promoting more literacy.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for literacy
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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literacy
noun
lit·er·a·cy
ˈlit-ə-rə-sē
ˈli-trə-sē
: the quality or state of being literate
computer literacy
especially
: ability to read and write
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