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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Purchases help fund its mission to promote literacy among Louisville children by distributing books to families and providing a free community library at its shop on Bardstown Road in the Highlands.
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Noah McCormack on literacy and class.
—Literary Hub, 1 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for 9-Year-Olds At 9 years old, kids are starting to develop more adult-sounding speech patterns and sophisticated literacy skills.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
The mini libraries, part of the Kendra Scott Foundation, are yellow bookcases loaded with stories about kids from all backgrounds, to encourage childhood literacy in all kids — but especially those who don't usually see people who look like them in typical library books.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Noah McCormack on literacy and class.
—Literary Hub, 1 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for 9-Year-Olds At 9 years old, kids are starting to develop more adult-sounding speech patterns and sophisticated literacy skills.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
The mini libraries, part of the Kendra Scott Foundation, are yellow bookcases loaded with stories about kids from all backgrounds, to encourage childhood literacy in all kids — but especially those who don't usually see people who look like them in typical library books.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literacy. Accessed 9 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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