numeracy
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːmərəsi/
Definition
The ability to understand and work with numbers in everyday life.
Examples
Improving adult numeracy is a primary goal of the community education center.
The job application requires a basic level of numeracy for processing inventory data.
Teachers are concerned that a lack of numeracy will hinder students' success in science and technology courses.
Synonyms of numeracy
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