numeracy

/njuːmərəsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being numerate; the ability to understand and work with numbers.

“She lacked numeracy skills to manage her finances effectively.”

2. noun

A person’s level of proficiency in mathematics, particularly arithmetic.

“His low numeracy score made it difficult to understand the financial reports.”

Synonyms

  • arithmetic
  • mathematics

Antonyms

  • illiteracy