computer illiteracy

noun

computer illiteracy

noun

Etymology From computer + illiteracy, probably modelled after computer literacy.

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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The inability to use a personal computer.

Computer illiteracy is likely to be a problem for the society of tomorrow; plain illiteracy […] is a problem of today's society.1993, Scott R. Tilley, “Computer Businesses”, in How to Make Money with Your Home Computer:

Related terms: computer illiterate

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