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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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.
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thehustle.co, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the Labor Department's goals of the AI literacy course appears to be to get people to use AI more.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers new graduates to build a secure, stable lifestyle free from unnecessary financial stress.
—Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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 19 Apr. 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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