Meaning & use
literate
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Able to read and write; also, knowledgeable or skilled in a particular subject or field.
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The program aims to make every child in the region literate by age ten.
As a financially literate adult, she budgets carefully every month.
A note on using this word
Beyond basic reading and writing, 'literate' is often combined with other words (e.g., 'computer-literate,' 'media-literate') to describe competence in a specific area.
Words with a similar meaning
educatedwell-read
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