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
The executive director of the Northeast Indianapolis Community Service Corporation, Cameron Gates, said the initiative also plans to target other issues such as education and financial literacy.
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Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Here's how to read the results Springboro Community City School District, for example, overlooked more than 800 students in kindergarten through second grade who were all on track to meet state standards in early literacy last spring.
—The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
—Adriana Morga, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
People can mobilize their own communities by talking about media literacy.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
This shift in tax collection strategy was only achievable due to a spike in literacy and subsequent increase in the number of available scribes.
—Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In an exclusive interview with Forbes, Lawal emphasizes the importance of mental health, financial literacy, and professional growth in creating well-rounded and successful members of society.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Why Edutainment Works Traditional financial literacy materials are often ignored because people view money talk as dull, intimidating, confusing, or taboo.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
And some TikTok tax tippers have begun hedging their language to avoid legal pitfalls, said Caroline Bruckner, who studies tax administration and financial literacy at American University’s Kogod Tax Policy Center.
—Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Here's how to read the results Springboro Community City School District, for example, overlooked more than 800 students in kindergarten through second grade who were all on track to meet state standards in early literacy last spring.
—The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
—Adriana Morga, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
People can mobilize their own communities by talking about media literacy.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
This shift in tax collection strategy was only achievable due to a spike in literacy and subsequent increase in the number of available scribes.
—Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In an exclusive interview with Forbes, Lawal emphasizes the importance of mental health, financial literacy, and professional growth in creating well-rounded and successful members of society.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Why Edutainment Works Traditional financial literacy materials are often ignored because people view money talk as dull, intimidating, confusing, or taboo.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
And some TikTok tax tippers have begun hedging their language to avoid legal pitfalls, said Caroline Bruckner, who studies tax administration and financial literacy at American University’s Kogod Tax Policy Center.
—Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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