The ability to read and write. / The ability to understand and evaluate something.

plural of literacy

Knowledge of and ability to discuss the history of and major concepts underlying a culture, particularly one's own and those of one's peers.

(computing) the ability to operate a personal computer and its associated software and hardware, and to understand most of the underlying concepts (but not necessarily the electronics, or a programming language)

the reading and writing concepts, behaviors, and dispositions that precede and develop into conventional reading and writing.

(health sciences, sexology) Knowledge required to advance and protect one's own sexual health and well-being.

An understanding of the impact of food choices on health, the environment and community.

The quality or degree of being e-literate.

(information science) The overall understanding of how information is produced and valued, and used to create new knowledge.

The ability to comprehend, navigate, and use the linguistic styles and discourse practices of a variety of different scholarly disciplines.