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computer literacy

American  

noun

  1. basic, nontechnical knowledge about computers and how to use them; familiarity and experience with computers, software, and computer systems.


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Etymology

Origin of computer literacy

First recorded in 1975–80


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Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT, said a similar frenzy took place 20 years ago when teachers tried to teach computer literacy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2025

Training is offered to the women in skills like tailoring and computer literacy.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024

For $10 a month, Royal has been able to take virtual dance classes, attend computer literacy sessions, and go on nature walks and weekly trips to Walmart with other members.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2022

Tech is moving at a rapid pace and those who don’t have some basic computer literacy will be left behind.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2022

Other participants, mostly unionists, demonstrated there was a rise in unemployment worldwide, that should be addressed right away through investment, innovation, vocational training, computer literacy, retraining and fair labor rights, including for teleworkers.

From The eBook is 40 (1971-2011) by Marie Lebert

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