computer literacy
kəmˈpjuːtər ˈlɪtərəsi
computer literacies
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Definition of computer literacy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
basic skillsTECH.knowledge of basic computer operations and functionsTECH.
  • Schools teach computer literacy to young students.
computer skills
2.
general useTECH.ability to use computers and software effectivelyTECH.
  • Computer literacy is essential for most office jobs.
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Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
computer bugn.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the technical details
He enjoys exploring what happens under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

Expressions with literacy

digital literacyn.
skills needed to use electronic devices and online tools confidently
Digital literacy is essential for students to research safely on the internet.
financial literacyn.
knowledge of budgeting, investing, and saving
Financial literacy includes knowing how to budget, invest, and save money.
literacy raten.
percentage of people in a group who can read and write
The country's literacy rate improved significantly over the decade.
adult literacyn.
ability of grown people to read and write simple texts
Improving adult literacy can open new job opportunities for many workers.
emotional literacyn.
skill to recognize emotions in others
Teachers need emotional literacy to support students effectively.
literacy campaignn.
organized program that aims to increase people's ability to read and write
The government launched a literacy campaign in rural areas last year.
literacy projectn.
organized program designed to improve reading and writing skills in a group
The charity launched a literacy project to support children in rural villages.
health literacyn.
ability to understand health information and make informed health choices
Health literacy helps people make better health decisions.
sexual literacyn.
ability to access and use sexual health information
Improving sexual literacy helps individuals make informed health decisions.
information literacyn.
ability to find, judge, and use information for learning
Information literacy helps students research and write better papers.

Terms related to computer literacy

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Terms with computer literacy included in their meaning

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CLAITacr.
acr: computer literacy and information technology
learning about computers and how to use them

Examples of computer literacy in a sentence

  • Computer literacy is essential for modern-day communication.
  • Schools are focusing on improving computer literacy.
  • Computer literacy workshops are offered to seniors.

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  1. French:littératie informatique, maîtrise de l'informatique, ...
  2. German:Computerkenntnisse, EDV-Kenntnisse, ...
  3. Italian:alfabetizzazione informatica, ...
  4. Spanish:alfabetización informática, conocimientos de informática, ...
  5. Portuguese:literacia informática, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机基础知识, 电脑技能, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピュータリテラシー, パソコンスキル, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَقَافَة حَاسُوبِيَّة, الثَّقافَة الحاسُوبِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹרְיָנוּת מַחְשֵׁב, ...
  10. Russian:компьютерная грамотность, цифровая грамотность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комп'ютерна грамотність, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटर साक्षरता, ...

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