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Definition of numeracy

numeracy

/ˈnuːmərəsi/
nu · mer · a · cy
Plural:numeracies
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Adjective:numerate
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1

The ability to understand, reason with, and apply basic numerical and mathematical concepts in everyday life.

Example

"The primary school curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing both literacy and numeracy from an early age."

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• Rhymes for numeracy

• Nearby Words

numbnuts
numbskull
numbskulled
numeracy
numeral
numerate
numeration

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1959 in the Crowther Report by the UK Ministry of Education, modeled on 'literacy' from the Latin 'numerus' (number) and the suffix '-acy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Numeracy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/numeracy
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