literation

plural literations

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

   On steamers and motorships the name in Roman literation is usually displayed on each side of the wheelhouse.

   1992, Sea Breezes, volume 66, C. Birchall & Sons, page 431

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   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.

   1878, Transactions and Proceedings of the Conference of Librarians, Charles Whittingham, page 14

   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.