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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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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

This week, host June Thomas talks to Jessamyn West, a librarian in rural Vermont who’s working to improve computer literacy and access to library services in her community.

From Slate ● May 29, 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

The USA has a complex about literacy to the extent that every subject is now qualified as literacy-cultural literacy, computer literacy, visual literacy, etc.-whether literacy is involved or not.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin

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