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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Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
Misinformation is far from a new concept, and the general public has evolved in its critical literacy, Keegan said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
This act eliminated discriminatory voting practices, such as literacy tests and poll taxes.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
She was told to apply for the new career literacy position.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 19 Jan. 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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