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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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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Plus, accessing capital can be even more difficult for Black entrepreneurs because (on average) African-American people have less exposure to financial literacy and have less intergenerational wealth than white Americans.
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Google is the latest example of a major tech company pouring money into efforts aimed at increasing the American workforce’s AI literacy — at the same time these companies are developing their own AI tools.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
The baby bonds could be used to create wealth as soon as the child becomes an adult and may be used to introduce residents to financial literacy.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
The manual supports youth in developing body literacy and agency and prepares them to advocate for themselves in sexuality, healthcare, and life.
—Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Google is the latest example of a major tech company pouring money into efforts aimed at increasing the American workforce’s AI literacy — at the same time these companies are developing their own AI tools.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
The baby bonds could be used to create wealth as soon as the child becomes an adult and may be used to introduce residents to financial literacy.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
The manual supports youth in developing body literacy and agency and prepares them to advocate for themselves in sexuality, healthcare, and life.
—Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
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 5 Nov. 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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