Etymology

computer literacy

com·put·er li·ter·a·cy

Today it means: The ability to operate a personal computer, including its associated hardware and software (but not necessarily to understand the underlying electronics or a programming language). Full definition →

First used late 20th c.
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The story

From computer + literacy.

First known use, by meaning

  • from late 20th c. The ability to operate a personal computer, including its associated hardware and software (but not necessarily to understand the underlying electronics or a programming language).

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