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computer literacy

com·put·er lit·er·a·cy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pyoo-ter lit-er-uh-see]
    • /kəmˈpyu tər ˈlɪt ər ə si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pyoo-ter lit-er-uh-see]
    • /kəmˈpyu tər ˈlɪt ər ə si/

Definitions of computer literacy words

  • noun computer literacy basic, nontechnical knowledge about computers and how to use them; familiarity and experience with computers, software, and computer systems. 1
  • noun Definition of computer literacy in Technology (education)   Basic skill in use of computers, from the perspective of such skill being a necessary societal skill. The term was coined by Andrew Molnar, while director of the Office of Computing Activities at the National Science Foundation. "We started computer literacy in '72 [...] We coined that phrase. It's sort of ironic. Nobody knows what computer literacy is. Nobody can define it. And the reason we selected [it] was because nobody could define it, and [...] it was a broad enough term that you could get all of these programs together under one roof" (cited in Aspray, W., (September 25, 1991) "Interview with Andrew Molnar," OH 234. Center for the History of Information Processing, Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota). The term, as a coinage, is similar to earlier coinages, such as "visual literacy", which Merriam-Webster dates to 1971, and the more recent "media literacy". A more useful definition from http://www.computerliteracyusa.com/ is: Computer literacy is an understanding of the concepts, terminology and operations that relate to general computer use. It is the essential knowledge needed to function independently with a computer. This functionality includes being able to solve and avoid problems, adapt to new situations, keep information organized and communicate effectively with other computer literate people. 1
  • noun computer literacy (computing) the ability to operate a personal computer and its associated software and hardware, and to understand most of the underlying concepts (but not necessarily the electronics, or a programming language). 0
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Origin of computer literacy

First appearance:

before 1975
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1975-80

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Parts of speech for Computer literacy

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computer literacy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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