literacy
noun
lit·er·a·cy
ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē 
: the quality or state of being literate
a program to promote adult literacy
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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As more people lean on chatbots to manage their health, researchers and patient advocates say this moment demands a new form of AI literacy.
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Our enterprise-wide AI education and literacy program equips team members with the skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring technology adoption drives real operational change.
—Marcus Balzereit, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Nicole Travolta supports the literacy non-profit Room to Read's 2026 New York Gala on May 11 in New York City.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Nelson also points to the annual Back2School Supply Giveaway, held each August, which has grown into a full community expo with health screenings, career resources, and financial literacy advisors, offering everything a family might need to face a new year.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Our enterprise-wide AI education and literacy program equips team members with the skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring technology adoption drives real operational change.
—Marcus Balzereit, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Nicole Travolta supports the literacy non-profit Room to Read's 2026 New York Gala on May 11 in New York City.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Nelson also points to the annual Back2School Supply Giveaway, held each August, which has grown into a full community expo with health screenings, career resources, and financial literacy advisors, offering everything a family might need to face a new year.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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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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