literacy
noun
lit·er·a·cy
ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē 
: the quality or state of being literate
a program to promote adult literacy
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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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Leaders who proactively support these areas through training, mentorship, financial literacy programs, and access to mental health resources aren't just being compassionate—they're being strategic.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
While public libraries are primarily funded by its municipalities, federal funding that the state library receives is invested in statewide services that are available to libraries across the state such as ebook platforms, early literacy programs, summer reading, and digital library services.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition to life-saving food, the funds were spent on HIV medications, vaccines, literacy programs and jobs creation, as well as services for 1 million refugees hosted by Ethiopia.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Moreover, universities are beginning to incorporate AI literacy into their curricula, ensuring that students are not only consumers of these technologies but also understand their ethical use and limitations — a skill that is increasingly valuable in both academic and professional settings.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
While public libraries are primarily funded by its municipalities, federal funding that the state library receives is invested in statewide services that are available to libraries across the state such as ebook platforms, early literacy programs, summer reading, and digital library services.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition to life-saving food, the funds were spent on HIV medications, vaccines, literacy programs and jobs creation, as well as services for 1 million refugees hosted by Ethiopia.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Moreover, universities are beginning to incorporate AI literacy into their curricula, ensuring that students are not only consumers of these technologies but also understand their ethical use and limitations — a skill that is increasingly valuable in both academic and professional settings.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 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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