to be computer-literate

  • 11computer-literate — adjective having sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to use computers. Derivatives computer literacy noun …

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  • 12computer-literate — UK / US adjective able to use a computer …

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  • 13literate — UK US /ˈlɪtərət/ adjective ► able to read and write: »a literate workforce »barely/highly literate »The top priority must be ensuring young people are literate, numerate, and ready for work. ► having knowledge of a particular subject, or a… …

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  • 14literate — ► ADJECTIVE 1) able to read and write. 2) knowledgeable in a particular field: computer literate. ► NOUN ▪ a literate person. DERIVATIVES literately adverb …

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  • 15computer literacy — computer literate /keuhm pyooh teuhr lit euhr it/, adj. familiarity with computers and how they work, esp. a nontechnical understanding of microcomputers and of the role computers play in modern society. [1975 80] * * * computer literacy noun • • …

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  • 16computer literacy — computer literate /keuhm pyooh teuhr lit euhr it/, adj. familiarity with computers and how they work, esp. a nontechnical understanding of microcomputers and of the role computers play in modern society. [1975 80] * * * …

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  • 17Computer literacy — For the Silicon Valley retailer, see Computer Literacy Bookstore. Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to… …

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  • 18literate — [[t]lɪ̱tərət[/t]] 1) ADJ Someone who is literate is able to read and write. Over one quarter of the adult population are not fully literate. Ant: illiterate 2) ADJ GRADED (approval) If you describe someone as literate, you mean that they are… …

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  • 19literate — adjective 1 able to read and write compare numerate 2 computer literate/musically literate etc having enough knowledge to use a computer, play a musical instrument etc 3 well educated opposite illiterate (1), see also: literacy literately adverb… …

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  • 20literate — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English literat, from Latin litteratus marked with letters, literate, from litterae letters, literature, from plural of littera Date: 15th century 1. a. educated, cultured b. able to read and write 2. a. versed in… …

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