LITERACY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

literacy

noun

ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē

Definition of literacy

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 Prada Group launched the ocean literacy and education project Sea Beyond in 2019, concurrently with the launch of the Re-Nylon collection crafted from Econyl recycled nylon. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Osita Nwanevu explains why the rumors of literacy’s death have been greatly exaggerated. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 However, to my knowledge no major American universities requires financial literacy — the language of money — from would-be students. — Doug Wojcieszak, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 For four consecutive years, Maryland has improved in both literacy and mathematics on state assessments. — Joshua L. Michael, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for literacy

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Noun

Most of his son’s school day is in a special education classroom, but his plan requires him to spend a certain amount of time in a general education classroom alongside his peers.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
The Catholic preschools’ argument had relied heavily on a series of Supreme Court decisions, starting in 2017, that involved religious schools and public funding – and shifted the wall between church and state in education.

— Preston Green III, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

That knowledge cannot be acquired in a board meeting or replicated in an accelerator program.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Cheung said the training is intended to teach students that intimate examinations require more than medical knowledge and technical proficiency.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of knowledge

Noun

Travel, learning, or a bigger personal goal could suddenly feel exciting enough to act on.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
The researchers trained the machine using reinforcement learning, enabling it to navigate obstacles and perform dynamic movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of learning

Noun

Roland, a high school senior in Minnesota, had been planning on applying to Cornell early through the QuestBridge scholarship program.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Free money from scholarships and grants accounts for about 27% of the costs, and student loans, including parent borrowing, make up most of the rest.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of scholarship

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