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computer-literatehaving knowledge and skills in using computers and related technology

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having knowledge and skills in using computers and related technology

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpjuːtər ˈlɪtərət/

Example Sentences

  • My 80-year-old grandmother became computer-literate just to video call her grandchildren during the pandemic.
  • Being computer-literate is now as essential as being able to read and write.
  • The job posting requires candidates to be computer-literate with experience in Microsoft Office.

computer-literate

ADJECTIVE

[/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈlɪtərət/]

having knowledge and skills in using computers and related technology

My grandma is totally computer-literate now — she edits videos better than me.
💡 Concept

My grandma is totally computer-literate now — she edits videos better than me.

From computer-illiterate to errors obliterate!
🎵 Rhyme

From computer-illiterate to errors obliterate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈlɪtərət/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpjuːtə ˈlɪtərət/

🌳Etymology

Rootcomputer
Suffix--literate

🎵Rhyme

illiterateobliterate
illiterate
obliterate

🔗Collocations

computer-literate workforce
become computer-literate
highly computer-literate
computer-literate generation
computer-literate society

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My 80-year-old grandmother became computer-literate just to video call her grandchildren during the pandemic.

Being computer-literate is now as essential as being able to read and write.

The job posting requires candidates to be computer-literate with experience in Microsoft Office.

😄 Fun example

Even my cat seems more computer-literate than me - he can open my laptop just by walking on the keyboard.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tech-savvydigitally fluenttechnologically proficientcomputer-competent

Antonyms

computer-illiteratetechnophobicdigitally challenged

Related

digital literacytech skillscomputer proficiencyIT knowledgedigital competence

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