literate

7 definitions • 12 examples

able to read and write:

Only 25% of the country's population is literate.

The court heard that the defendant was not literate, had little schooling and was unemployed.

having knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge:

Some people are extremely financially literate and already have their own investment portfolios.

The teenagers chattering away online are media literate, but they are not media wise.

able to read and write:

The man was barely literate and took a long time to write his name.

Literate also means having a good education or showing it in your writing:

He wrote a literate, colorful column and reviewed plays.

Literate also means having a basic skill or knowledge of a subject:

They wanted to make sure their child was computer literate.

able to read and write:

a literate workforce

barely/highly literate

The top priority must be ensuring young people are literate, numerate, and ready for work.

having knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge:

computer/IT literate Candidates for this appointment should be computer literate.

financially/technically/technologically literate