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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Personal advising and coaching are available to help students with scheduling, along with classes on career choices and exploration, financial literacy and personal communication.
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may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
She was also approached in the early days by Susan Buckles, a children’s literacy expert, and Andrea Johnson, marketing manager, who both wanted to buy into the business and be involved.
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The education department’s agreements with the Department of Labor have also caused delays in administering adult education, family literacy and career and technical education (CTE) programs, according to the senators.
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Every month, the participating families will receive $500 in cash, $500 deposited into a credit union account, and have access to financial literacy classes.
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Kamal Morgan
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
She was also approached in the early days by Susan Buckles, a children’s literacy expert, and Andrea Johnson, marketing manager, who both wanted to buy into the business and be involved.
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The education department’s agreements with the Department of Labor have also caused delays in administering adult education, family literacy and career and technical education (CTE) programs, according to the senators.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Every month, the participating families will receive $500 in cash, $500 deposited into a credit union account, and have access to financial literacy classes.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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