numeracy
/ (ˈnjuːmərəsɪ) /
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noun
the ability to use numbers, esp in arithmetical operations
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Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?
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Example sentences from the Web for numeracy
And certainly folks with lower numeracy and literacy would have more difficulty putting calorie numbers into context.
Colors Useful in Conveying Nutritional Information, Says Study|Jesse Singal|August 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST