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literacy

[lit-er-uh-see] / ˈlɪt ər ə si /


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Some of the programming aims at increasing investing literacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Kerala stood apart, earning international attention for decentralised planning, high social indicators, literacy, poverty reduction and a strong public health system.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Leo has emphasised the need for "digital literacy... to understand how algorithms shape our perception of reality."

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The entire performance depends on presenting basic historical literacy as forbidden knowledge.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“I was part of a literacy campaign in Cuba when I was a girl. I think there’s nothing more magnificent than books!”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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