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computer literacy

American

noun

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

Other Word Forms

computer-literate adjective

Etymology

Origin of computer literacy

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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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

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 Nadin, Mihai

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