Definition of "innumeracy" [innumeracy]

• An ignorance of mathematics, or an inability to manipulate numbers (noun)

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• "Because this light hearted story talked about over and over again reinforces mathematical illiteracy (aka innumeracy)."
• "In yet another example of "innumeracy" when it comes to retirement adequacy, the Bipartisan Policy Center has proposed tackling the deficit by halving the amount that employers and employees can contribute to 401k accounts because they insist that affluent people will retire rich and we should stop giving them tax breaks."
• "I discuss this kind of innumeracy at length in my new book, "On Second Thought: Outsmarting Your Mind's Hard-Wired Habits.""