literacy
noun
lit·er·a·cy
ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē 
: the quality or state of being literate
a program to promote adult literacy
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Highlights of the survey Here are some other key findings from the WalletHub study:
Financial literacy: 95% of parents say financial literacy should be part of the core curriculum in schools.
—
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
In addition, a study by the Brookings Institution in 2018 found that teenage financial literacy is positively correlated with asset accumulation and net worth by age 25.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 July 2024
In its third year, the program also provides lessons in resume building, personality tests, interpersonal workplace skills, and financial literacy.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2024
Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff Learning financial literacy The summer job is a rite of passage, and also most teens’ first introduction to earning money and how to manage it.
—Oli Turner, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for literacy 
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
In addition, a study by the Brookings Institution in 2018 found that teenage financial literacy is positively correlated with asset accumulation and net worth by age 25.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 July 2024
In its third year, the program also provides lessons in resume building, personality tests, interpersonal workplace skills, and financial literacy.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2024
Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff Learning financial literacy The summer job is a rite of passage, and also most teens’ first introduction to earning money and how to manage it.
—Oli Turner, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for literacy
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'literacy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near literacy
Cite this Entry
“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 31 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share