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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Financial literacy can teach people how to earn, save and invest, but self-reflection, vulnerability and the willingness to communicate can empower you to have conversations that lay the foundation for trust and long-term stability in love.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
According to his biography on the city’s website, Smith has focused on literacy for all ages in his 35 plus years as an educator.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
Proceeds from the sale benefit the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation, which helps fund literacy programs and special exhibits at the library, according to the library’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Her immediate focus was on providing families with meals and groceries, though the organization has grown to include literacy programs, tutoring, and more.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
According to his biography on the city’s website, Smith has focused on literacy for all ages in his 35 plus years as an educator.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
Proceeds from the sale benefit the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation, which helps fund literacy programs and special exhibits at the library, according to the library’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Her immediate focus was on providing families with meals and groceries, though the organization has grown to include literacy programs, tutoring, and more.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 May 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 4 Jun. 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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