This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to Literacy Rate Gender wise.
almost
adverb
Not quite; very nearly.
Example: In Oceania and the Americas, the figures for both men and women are almost the same.
average
noun
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, in particular the mode, median, or (most commonly) the mean, which is calculated by dividing the sum of the values in the set by their number.
Example: It also shows average world literacy rates for both genders for the same years.
considerable
adjective
Notably large in size, amount, or extent.
Example: In both Asia and Africa, there are considerable differences in literacy rates between men and women.
estimate
verb
Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
Example: The table shows estimated literacy rates for men and women in 2000-2004 in five regions.
literacy
noun
The ability to read and write.
Example: It also shows average world literacy rates for both genders for the same years.
literate
adjective
Able to read and write.
Example: Overall, around 82% of the world population is literate.
nearly
adverb
Very close to; almost.
Example: In Africa, the gap is nearly double, with 53.9% of all African women being literate and 71.6% of the African men being able to read and write.
population
noun
All the inhabitants of a particular place.
Example: In Europe, Oceania and the Americas the literacy rates are the highest, with over 90% of the population able to read and write.
rate
noun
A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.
Example: Asia and Africa have lower literacy rates than the other regions in the graph.
virtually
adverb
By means of virtual reality techniques.
Example: There is virtually no difference in literacy rates for European men and women.