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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Eggers has written nearly 50 books, runs an international youth literacy organization and his many honors include a Newbery Medal, The American Book Award, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Education and the TED Prize.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
City Council should partner in programs to prioritize literacy, intervention, and normalizing trade programs.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Many local organizations use Earth Day to engage schools, organize clean-up campaigns, promote climate literacy, and introduce new legislation.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Eggers has written nearly 50 books, runs an international youth literacy organization and his many honors include a Newbery Medal, The American Book Award, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Education and the TED Prize.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 5 May. 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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