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numeracy
noun
Definition
The ability to understand and work with numbers; basic mathematical competence.
In a sentence
“Strong numeracy skills are increasingly required in data-driven professional environments.”
Synonyms
mathematical abilityarithmetic skillnumber sense
Common collocations
- basic numeracy
- numeracy skills
- improve numeracy
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