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Meaning of Literation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The use of letters to represent sounds, words, etc., in a language.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Another point which is of much importance, but upon which there is not at present any agreement among librarians, is the system of literation to be adopted where it becomes necessary to represent in English characters, names or words from languages having special characters of their own.”
“1988, Liberia-forum, Issues 6-9, Liberia Working Group, page 53, He supported the assumption of administrative and management functions by Africans, the literation of African languages; as well as agriculture, mining and banking by African enterprises; public health services staffed by African doctors etc.”
“On steamers and motorships the name in Roman literation is usually displayed on each side of the wheelhouse.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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