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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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
One mission stands out among her long list of accomplishments: her commitment to promoting children's literacy.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
The survey was previously administered in 2017, when 19% of U.S. adults ranked at the lowest levels of literacy.
—Joe Murphy, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The creator of the Famous Amos cookie empire went on to become a children’s literacy advocate.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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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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