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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Our mission is to increase access to books and their authors, hold space for community conversations guided by books and their authors and to increase critical literacy and the love of reading for all ages.
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American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
—Collin Binkley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The Kansas City Royals are adding to their children’s literacy program by getting the fans involved at every home game for the rest of the 2025 season.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Watkins taught about makeup, nails, entrepreneurship, mental health awareness, financial literacy, social emotional learning, and how to have self-confidence.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025
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American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
—Collin Binkley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The Kansas City Royals are adding to their children’s literacy program by getting the fans involved at every home game for the rest of the 2025 season.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Watkins taught about makeup, nails, entrepreneurship, mental health awareness, financial literacy, social emotional learning, and how to have self-confidence.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 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 29 Jul. 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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