as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence

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Recent Examples of literacy The Follett Educational Foundation has since divested from the Follett Corporation, but continues to offer scholarships and support literacy programs. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025 Parents would need a high level of data literacy to use it to better understand education trends or to make their own school decisions. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 18 Jan. 2025 Once experts interpret the tablets, more information about the city — including literacy and the cultural identity — will be revealed, researchers said. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025 Amplify Education Senior product marketing manager, literacy suite. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for literacy 
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Noun
  • Labor shortages, among other factors, are causing some hiring managers and supervisors to prioritize the weighted value of experience and skills above education.
    Terina Allen, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Kim said he’s been mulling legislation that could win bipartisan support and help people come together — perhaps investments in civics education or a national service program as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
    Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Fire Marshals found both lithium-ion batteries, as well as traditional lead acid batteries, a source with knowledge of the case said.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The report identifies material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting, including inadequate segregation of duties and insufficient personnel with U.S. GAAP knowledge.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • According to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 93% of employers said that prior experience is a critical factor in hiring decisions, underscoring the importance of experiential learning.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Evidence from animal studies have indicated several synthetic food dyes can affect memory and learning.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • After making her professional stage debut in Croydon in 1948, she was awarded a two-year scholarship at London’s prestigious Old Vic Theater School.
    EW.com, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Two local businesses were awarded scholarships through the HIIVE educational program and will open stalls inside The Market at 7th Street in Uptown soon.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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