literacy (ˈlɪtərəsɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- the ability to read and write
- the ability to use language proficiently
Synonyms
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education,
learning,
knowledge,
scholarship,
cultivation,
proficiency,
articulacy,
ability to read and write
articulateness,
Usage examples
Samir, looking over Akbar's shoulder, could not make out the words: literacy was not his strong point.
, Kara Kush (1986)Watching what we watch An event on'media literacy ' gave a glimpse into the twilight world of Ofcom, the UK media regulator.
Spiked (2004)Head start programs for young children on Christian Island and in Temagami have raised literacy levels among children dramatically.
Toronto Sun (2003)Some schools which already have high standards in literacy are unwilling to adopt the exact format of the literacy hour.
Independent (1998)The universal literacy achieved in 1970 (from a base of 2.3 per cent
, Between Marx and Muhammed (1994)