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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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In the last year, Make Great Plays has conducted backpack and supply drives that outfitted more than 100 students and spent classroom time with students to increase computer literacy.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2026

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

But the relationship between Sinclair and Curry soured following the BBC's decision to run a series on computer literacy, and to badge a machine for the programmes.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2021

I’d argue that while computer literacy keeps improving, few people in even today’s audience would be any wiser.

From Slate Oct. 17, 2019

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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