as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence

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Recent Examples of literacy Other schools chase taxpayer money by offering courses like surfing (UC Santa Barbara), Lady Gaga (University of South Carolina), zombies (Columbia College Chicago), taco literacy (University of Kentucky) and How to Watch TV (Montclair State University). John Stossel, Oc Register, 7 May 2025 As the rollout progresses, SSA plans to monitor feedback and adjust for usability and accessibility, particularly for older adults and people with limited digital literacy. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 Media literacy education teaches people how to critically understand, evaluate and even create media. S.t. Barnes, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2025 By offering a full suite of services designed to enhance financial literacy, improve credit profiles, and optimize cash flow, the company is proving that true business success starts with strong financial foundations. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for literacy
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Noun
  • In practice, patriotic education is often united with military training, and one of its explicit purposes is to encourage military service.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2025
  • This stems partly from outdated perceptions and a lack of clear consumer education on eSIM benefits.
    Dmitri Verbovski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • González is a fountain of knowledge but also a great educator, explaining things in detail without being pretentious or condescending.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Georgia Tech has responded by introducing a Bachelor of Science in Computational Data Science, replacing calculus-heavy curricula with coursework in data visualization and machine learning applications.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • Children facing emotional or behavioral challenges at this stage may struggle to build healthy peer relationships, which can affect their learning and self-esteem.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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  • In addition, students could choose to audition for $750 scholarships and the $1,500 Caneva Scholarship.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • An 18-year-old set to attend college on a scholarship died in a rollover crash just days before her high school graduation, according to Oklahoma officials and news reports.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025

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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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