literacy
noun
lit·er·a·cy
ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē 
: the quality or state of being literate
a program to promote adult literacy
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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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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Some have criticized the notion of financial literacy as a distraction from the need to make the American financial system more equitable.
—Ann Carrns, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Alex Beene, financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin told Newsweek that charitable deductions are not just limited to cash donations.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The plan continues major spending, and some new programs, in career education, student literacy and learning recovery, as well as additional training and professional development for teachers.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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