noun. The condition or quality of being literate, especially the ability to read and write.

noun. The condition or quality of being knowledgeable in a particular subject or field.

noun. The state of being literate; knowledge of letters; ability to read and write; possession of education; also, condition with reference to education: opposed to illiteracy.

noun. State of being literate.

noun. The ability to read.

noun. Understanding of something (ex. computer literacy).

noun. the ability to read and write

"Literacy (definition): Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, literacy is \ "the quality or state of being literate" The term literate has (at least) two definitions: 1) able to read and write 2) Versed in literature or creative writing, having knowledge or competence in a specific field "" visual literacy\ "-" the ability to recognize and understand ideas conveyed through visible actions and images (as pictures) ""

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letter  literal  literary  literate  literature  

accomplishment  acquirement  acquisition  attainment  skill  

illiteracy  

awareness  creativity  curriculum  enlightenment  expertise  

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