quantitative literacy
nounUK /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv ˈlɪtərəsi/
US /ˈkwɑːntəteɪtɪv ˈlɪtərəsi/
The ability to understand and use numbers and math in everyday life.
Quantitative literacy helps you compare prices at the store and figure out the best deal.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The skill of reading and interpreting charts, graphs, and tables.
Her quantitative literacy made it easy to understand the survey results in the newspaper.
3. The confidence to use math for personal and financial decisions.
Quantitative literacy is important when planning a budget or comparing loan offers.
4. A school subject area focused on applying math to real-world situations.
The new course on quantitative literacy teaches students how to use math in daily life.