numeracy

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: math skills, arithmetic, mathematical literacy, quantitative reasoning

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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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