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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The gap is wider among underserved cohorts of women, such as those with low literacy levels, low incomes, or disabilities.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
According to the United Nations, without additional measures, by 2030 approximately 300 million students globally will lack basic numeracy and literacy skills.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The discourse around financial literacy in America frequently concentrates on practical necessities such as budgeting, saving and understanding credit scores.
—Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
For example, the Illinois General Assembly passed a public act in 2021 requiring media literacy instruction in public high school curriculums, which includes training on evaluating the trustworthiness of sources.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
According to the United Nations, without additional measures, by 2030 approximately 300 million students globally will lack basic numeracy and literacy skills.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The discourse around financial literacy in America frequently concentrates on practical necessities such as budgeting, saving and understanding credit scores.
—Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
For example, the Illinois General Assembly passed a public act in 2021 requiring media literacy instruction in public high school curriculums, which includes training on evaluating the trustworthiness of sources.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 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 23 Mar. 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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