computer literacy

noun

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

Other Words From

• com·put·er-lit·er·ate [k, uh, m-, pyoo, -ter-, lit, -er-it], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of computer literacy¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

President Ronald Reagan emphasized computer literacy and small business programs.

From Washington Post

Computer literacy was rare at that time in the legal profession, so I was something of a pioneer.

From The Daily Beast