functionalliteracy
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈlɪtərəsi/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈlɪtərəsi/
Functional literacy is being able to read and write well enough to do everyday things.
The adult education program helps people improve their functional literacy so they can fill out job applications.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to use reading and writing to handle real-life tasks like reading a bus schedule or a medicine label.
Her functional literacy made it easy for her to follow the recipe and pay her bills.
3. A level of literacy focused on practical use rather than academic study.
The workshop taught functional literacy, such as writing emails and understanding forms.
4. The reading and writing skills needed to work and take part in society.
Employers look for functional literacy in workers who must read instructions and reports.