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numeracy

/ˈnjuːmərəsi/ /ˈnuːmərəsi/

Meanings
noun
The quality of being numerate; numerical skill.

Examples :

""Basic numeracy is essential for managing your personal finances and understanding your bank statements." "
math number education ability

Related Words

Illustration numerate

numerate verb

/ˈnjuːməɹət/ /ˈnjuːməɹeɪt/ /ˈnuːməɹət/ /ˈnuːməɹeɪt/

To count

"The teacher asked the students to numerate the items on the list. "

Illustration basic

basic noun

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.

"Rice is a basic for many Asian villagers."

Illustration managing

managing verb

/ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ/ /ˈmænɪdʒɪn/

To direct or be in charge of.

"She is managing the team's project. "

Illustration being

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

Illustration personal

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

Illustration essential

essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

Illustration statements

statements noun

/ˈsteɪt.mənts/

A declaration or remark.

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

Illustration skill

skill noun

/skɪl/

Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

"My son's improved his skill at playing the piano. "

Illustration quality

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration numerical

numerical adjective

/n(j)uˈmɛɹɪkəl/

Of or pertaining to numbers

"The numerical score on the math test was very high. "

Illustration finances

finances noun

/ˈfaɪnænsɪz/ /faɪˈnænsɪz/

The management of money and other assets.

"Good finances are important for a stable future. "