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 services include financial literacy classes and job training.
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Desiree Mathurin
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The free community event features 40 organizations offering resources ranging from housing, education, job training, mental health support and financial literacy to health services that support local youths.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
After lunch, the kids have basketball training and work on life skills like public speaking and financial literacy.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Khedarrion was making major strides in kindergarten, Burton said, and had recently been praised by his principal at Summer Grove Elementary School for his progress in literacy since the start of the school year.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Desiree Mathurin
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The free community event features 40 organizations offering resources ranging from housing, education, job training, mental health support and financial literacy to health services that support local youths.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
After lunch, the kids have basketball training and work on life skills like public speaking and financial literacy.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Khedarrion was making major strides in kindergarten, Burton said, and had recently been praised by his principal at Summer Grove Elementary School for his progress in literacy since the start of the school year.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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 25 Apr. 2026.
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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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