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Meaning of "numeracy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NUMERACY

numeracy  [ˈnjuːmərəsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NUMERACY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Numeracy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NUMERACY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

numeracy

Numeracy

Numeracy is the ability to reason and to apply simple numerical concepts. Basic numeracy skills consist of comprehending fundamental mathematics like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. For example, if one can understand simple mathematical equations such as, 2 + 2 = 4, then one would be considered possessing at least basic numeric knowledge. Substantial aspects of numeracy also include number sense, operation sense, computation, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics. A numerically literate person can manage and respond to the mathematical demands of life. By contrast, the lack of numeracy or innumeracy can have a negative impact if the skills are absent. Numeracy has an influence on career professions, literacy, and risk perception towards health decisions. Low numeracy distorts risk perception towards health decisions and may negatively affect economic choices. "Greater numeracy has been associated with reduced susceptibility to framing effects, less influence of nonnumerical information such as mood states, and greater sensitivity to different levels of numerical risk".

Definition of numeracy in the English dictionary

The definition of numeracy in the dictionary is the ability to use numbers, esp in arithmetical operations.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NUMERACY


accuracy
ˈækjʊrəsɪ
aliteracy
eɪˈlɪtərəsɪ
confederacy
kənˈfɛdərəsɪ
conspiracy
kənˈspɪrəsɪ
curacy
ˈkjʊərəsɪ
degeneracy
dɪˈdʒɛnərəsɪ
democracy
dɪˈmɒkrəsɪ
federacy
ˈfɛdərəsɪ
hypocrisy
hɪˈpɒkrəsɪ
illiteracy
ɪˈlɪtərəsɪ
innumeracy
ɪnˈjuːmərəsɪ
inveteracy
ɪnˈvɛtərəsɪ
itineracy
ɪˈtɪnərəsɪ
literacy
ˈlɪtərəsɪ
piracy
ˈpaɪrəsɪ
preliteracy
priːˈlɪtərəsɪ
regeneracy
rɪˈdʒɛnərəsɪ
retiracy
rɪˈtaɪərəsɪ
subliteracy
sʌbˈlɪtərəsɪ
unregeneracy
ˌʌnrɪˈdʒɛnərəsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NUMERACY

numerability
numerable
numerably
numeraire
numeral
numerally
numerary
numerate
numeration
numerative
numerator
numeric
numeric keypad
numerical
numerical analysis
numerical control
numerical identity
numerically
numerically identical
numerological

WORDS THAT END LIKE NUMERACY

antipiracy
aristocracy
autocracy
computer literacy
Delian Confederacy
emotional literacy
functional illiteracy
inaccuracy
kleptocracy
liberal democracy
magistracy
meritocracy
pinpoint accuracy
plutocracy
racy
social democracy
technocracy
the Confederacy
theocracy
Tracy

Synonyms and antonyms of numeracy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «numeracy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NUMERACY

Find out the translation of numeracy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of numeracy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «numeracy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

算术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aritmética
570 millions of speakers

English

numeracy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संख्यात्मक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحساب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мышлению
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

numeracia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিউমারেসি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

numératie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengiraan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rechnen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

識字
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Numeracy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

toán
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எண்ணறிவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aritmetik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

numeracy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

liczenia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мисленню
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

numerație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αριθμητικής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gesyferdheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

räknekunskaper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tallforståelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of numeracy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NUMERACY»

The term «numeracy» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.860 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NUMERACY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «numeracy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «numeracy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about numeracy

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2 QUOTES WITH «NUMERACY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word numeracy.
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David J. C. MacKay
We can't be anti-everything - we need an energy plan that adds up. But there's a lack of numeracy in the public discussion of energy. Where people do use numbers, they select them to sound big and score points in arguments, rather than to aid thoughtful discussion.
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Ken Robinson
Creativity is as important as literacy and numeracy, and I actually think people understand that creativity is important - they just don't understand what it is.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NUMERACY»

Discover the use of numeracy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to numeracy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
What Teachers Need to Know about Numeracy
This book explores the issues that are emerging regarding the teaching of these skills, beginning with preschool and the early years of primary school through to adults with poor numeracy skills.
Peter Westwood, 2008
2
Issues In Teaching Numeracy In Primary Schools
The new edition of this bestselling book provides an accessible guide to a wide range of research evidence about teaching and learning mathematics. --
Thompson, Ian, 2010
3
How to Pass the QTS Numeracy and Literacy Skills Tests: ...
How to Pass the QTS Numeracy and Literary Skills Test is the only book available that includes both literacy and numeracy revision and mock tests.
Chris John Tyreman, 2011
4
Early Numeracy: Assessment for Teaching and Intervention
The assessment tools in this revised edition help teachers identify children's difficulties and misconceptions and become more skilled and confident in planning programs for intervention and monitoring children's progress.
Robert J Wright, Jim Martland, Ann K Stafford, 2006
5
Information Ages: Literacy, Numeracy, and the Computer ...
From the writing of the Sumerians to the Scientific Revolution of the Enlightenment to the advent of the computer, a timely, sweeping history of information technology illuminates the interdependence of knowledge and the means of its ...
Michael E. Hobart, Zachary S. Schiffman, 2000
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Numeracy: Maths Activities and Games for Ages 5-14
These fun sessions will jumpstart pupils' enthusiasm for mathematical learning. Suitable for all abilities across Key Stages 1, 2 and 3; activities match the strands of the National Numeracy Strategy.
John Taylor, 2004
7
Foundation Numeracy in Context
Describes an approach to teaching mathematics, based on applied and contextual learning principles. Its for teachers working with students who have become disengaged from learning mathematics during secondary schooling.
David Tout, Gary Motteram, 2006
8
Ecological Numeracy: Quantitative Analysis of Environmental ...
With an engaging, down-to-earth style and practical problem-solving approach, Ecological Numeracy makes it easy to understand and master basic mathematical concepts and techniques that are applicable to life-cycle assessment, energy ...
R. A. Herendeen, 1998
9
Numeracy for Teaching
The author focuses especially on weaknesses in numeracy often observed in adults, and in teacher-trainees in particular.
Derek Haylock, 2001
10
A Calculating People: The Spread of Numeracy in Early America
Now back in print, A Calculating People reveals how numeracy profoundly shaped the character of society in the early republic and provides a wholly original perspective on the development of modern America.
Patricia Cline Cohen, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NUMERACY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term numeracy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Study shows social disadvantage on the Coffs Coast
... indicators, including income, education level, literacy and numeracy, long-term unemployment, juvenile offending and criminal convictions. «Coffs Coast Advocate, Jul 15»
2
Cardiff's Rhiwbeina Primary School receives glowing inspection …
A school in north Cardiff has been praised for developing literacy and numeracy across the curriculum in a glowing new inspection report. «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
3
Third McDonald's restaurant could open in Widnes after plans …
“Staff are given the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in hospitality, literacy and numeracy. “Sufficient parking has been ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
4
Nine things you need to know about training to teach in FE
... diplomas; higher diplomas (PGCEs and Cert Eds); and subject specialisms in literacy/ESOL, numeracy and SEND. Four-fifths of ITE learners ... «TES News, Jul 15»
5
5 Ways The Tech Industry Is Reshaping the Education System As …
... American Gen Y-ers are far behind their peers in other countries in “literacy, numeracy and problem solving in technology-rich environments. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
Where are Canberra's most disadvantaged suburbs?
The report considered 21 indicators of disadvantage including internet access, wages, literacy and numeracy, long-term unemployment, ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
7
Awards for Haverhill's best young apprentices
She is now able to cook and attends two evening classes a week to improve her literacy and numeracy. Apprentice Champion of the Year was ... «Haverhill Echo, Jul 15»
8
Building a future by building a halfpipe
Building the skate ramp was essentially extending the school's technology programme, which offers opportunities outside of numeracy and ... «Taranaki Daily News, Jul 15»
9
Motherwell Locality celebrates a year of learning
... employability, to courses in parenting, baby massage, English for speakers of other languages and adult literacy and numeracy. «Motherwell Times, Jul 15»
10
Government Spends $500k to Improve Numeracy
Twenty-six Grade 2 teachers received certificates of completion at the official closing ceremony of a Grade 2 Numeracy Summer Workshop last ... «GIS Dominica, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Numeracy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/numeracy>. May 2024 ».
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