as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the university's head librarian exuded an aura of learnedness
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Noun
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Borders, a member of the family that launched the book retailer of the same name, understands the importance of spreading literacy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025 -
Invest in systematic faculty development that goes beyond emergency pandemic training to encompass both innovation and technological literacy, with particular attention to supporting adjunct faculty who deliver nearly half of online instruction but receive the least institutional support.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Thus, a Wharton study showed networks enhance innovation by 20-30% through faster experimentation and knowledge sharing, while hierarchies reduce it by 15-25% due to bureaucratic delays and risk aversion.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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These resources are meticulously curated to equip individuals with the confidence and knowledge needed for informed decision-making about their familial and financial futures.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The desire to get involved in education issues is happening at a critical moment in the city.—
Lori Higgins,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Wednesday, July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission departed for the moon, powered by a Saturn V rocket and years of government investment in science and education (a pretty thought today).—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Forensic anthropologists will input data from the deceased individual — like bone measurements — and the software will use machine learning to help identify new patterns within the data.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Aug. 2025
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The complaint also alleges that excessive use of the app may result in structural changes to the developing brain, specifically in the amygdala, which is responsible for emotional learning and behavior, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for emotional regulation.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Breckenridge made her international debut in 1988 and Flanagan, who was drafted by the LA Stars in an early iteration of the WNBA, took up rugby in 1989 after the end of her college scholarship.—
Peter Carline,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hope Chicago, which provides debt-free college scholarships to CPS students and their parents, received $400,000 from Bears Care in the last two years.—
Carlos Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Fauset’s work at The Crisis showcased a remarkable display of erudition, leaving me eager to learn about her own writing life.—
Glory Edim
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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That Justice Souter, in truth, does not is revealed by the many articles published since his passing, which tend to discuss his erudition, decency, and wit, and even his lunch, exercise, sartorial habits, and other charming New Englander quirks—but not so much in the way of influential writings.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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“Learnedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learnedness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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