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numeracy
Numeracy describes a practical, functional competence with numbers rather than a theoretical or advanced mathematical knowledge. While mathematics is the broad academic study of numbers and shapes, numeracy is the applied skill required to navigate daily life, such as budgeting, reading a timetable, or calculating a discount during shopping.
This term is frequently used in educational and policy contexts to describe a baseline level of literacy in mathematics. It is an uncountable noun, meaning it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is measured in terms of levels or degrees of proficiency.
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Examples
The school is introducing a new program to improve the numeracy of its students.
Basic numeracy is essential for managing a personal budget effectively.
Basic numeracy is essential for managing a personal budget effectively.
I really struggle with numeracy so I always use a calculator for everything.
I really struggle with numeracy so I always use a calculator for everything.
The job description requires a high level of numeracy for the data analysis role.
We need to assess the general numeracy levels of the adult learners in this class.
Poor numeracy can lead to costly mistakes when calculating project overheads.
She has an incredible sense of numeracy and can estimate totals in seconds.
Is numeracy more important than literacy in the modern workforce?
The government is concerned about the declining levels of functional numeracy among teenagers.
The government is concerned about the declining levels of functional numeracy among teenagers.