literate

Example Sentences

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One day, these dynastic annals may form part of the historically literate man or woman’s mental furniture—we are not there yet.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Some of the younger generals are quite competent and technically literate,” Wuthnow said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he also recognises security and privacy issues and the dangers that those "who are not digitally literate can easily be scammed".

From BBC

Mr. Greenberg, who won a Tony for “Take Me Out,” was among the smartest and most literate playwrights of his generation, certainly wise enough to understand the sturdy strength of Barry’s structure and plotting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Seeing Gloria write her name for the first time, seeing Alfredo read his name for the first time, how incredible to have witnessed them becoming literate.

From Literature