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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For example, an automotive technology CTE pathway could integrate financial literacy and business management into that curriculum.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
The other three goals address literacy and math scores.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024
The statue depicts Truth holding a book, symbolizing her literacy and advocacy.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 1 June 2024
The budget earmarks more than $52.6 million for academics through a series of strategies to improve literacy and math proficiency among the district’s 70,900 students who attend 160 schools and programs.
—Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
The other three goals address literacy and math scores.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024
The statue depicts Truth holding a book, symbolizing her literacy and advocacy.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 1 June 2024
The budget earmarks more than $52.6 million for academics through a series of strategies to improve literacy and math proficiency among the district’s 70,900 students who attend 160 schools and programs.
—Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 11 Jun. 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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