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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Proceeds from the book established the city’s first speech-and-hearing center and have supported diaper banks, literacy initiatives, and other programs.
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Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Essentially, algorithm literacy.
—Sam Saideman, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
That means partnering with local organizations, mental health providers, and financial literacy programs to meet the whole child’s needs and, by extension, the needs of their families.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
If approved, the levy would sustain current class sizes, maintain literacy and math instruction, strengthen elementary enrichment opportunities and expand middle and high school career pathway options, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Essentially, algorithm literacy.
—Sam Saideman, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
That means partnering with local organizations, mental health providers, and financial literacy programs to meet the whole child’s needs and, by extension, the needs of their families.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
If approved, the levy would sustain current class sizes, maintain literacy and math instruction, strengthen elementary enrichment opportunities and expand middle and high school career pathway options, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for literacy
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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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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