computer literate
Adjective
Meaning
computer literate (comparative more computer literate, superlative most computer literate)
(computing) able to operate a personal computer and its associated software and hardware, and to understand most of the underlying concepts (but not necessarily the electronics, or a programming language)
computer-literate (comparative more computer-literate, superlative most computer-literate)
Alternative spelling of computer literate
Alternative names
computer-literate
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Examples
I'm not computer literate. I e-mail. I know how to get on the Web, but I haven't crossed over into the internet world. I'm old-fashioned, I guess.
I am not at all computer literate in real life. I haven't yet found a reason to be. Once I find a reason why I need to be on the Internet, then I will be.