basicliteracy
nounUK /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈlɪtərəsi/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈlɪtərəsi/
The ability to read and write simple words and sentences.
The community center offers classes in basic literacy for adults who never learned to read.
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2. A beginner's understanding of a subject or skill.
The workshop gave employees basic literacy in cybersecurity practices.
3. The minimum level of reading and writing needed for everyday tasks.
Basic literacy is required to fill out a job application.
4. Foundational knowledge of a field, such as computer or financial literacy.
Schools now teach basic literacy in digital tools alongside reading and math.