literacy

US /ˈlɪtərəsi/

UK /ˈlɪtərəsi/

B1

other

  • The ability to read and write.
  • The state of being able to read and write; the state of being educated.
  • Knowledge of a particular subject, or the ability to do something with that knowledge.

noun

  • Fact of having knowledge of a particular subject
  • State of being able to read and write

Examples

different methods for acquiring literacy

All the children are tested in basic literacy.