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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Some adults want their children to develop AI literacy; others see chatbots as a way to indulge young kids’ endless curiosities or engage their creativity.
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Notably, technological literacy and creative resilience will outpace coding skills in value by 2030.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Amid a national literacy crisis, Chicago nonprofits say the country’s adult education infrastructure is particularly vulnerable.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Summertime Swap, a free family book swap event, will be held at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library on Saturday, July 19, celebrating literacy, access, and building community connections.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Notably, technological literacy and creative resilience will outpace coding skills in value by 2030.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Amid a national literacy crisis, Chicago nonprofits say the country’s adult education infrastructure is particularly vulnerable.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Summertime Swap, a free family book swap event, will be held at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library on Saturday, July 19, celebrating literacy, access, and building community connections.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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 19 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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