ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Computerese

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Computerese is a noun meaning (informal, dated) The jargon associated with computers.

Meaning

(informal, dated) The jargon associated with computers.

Example Sentences

No Computerese!¶ Let's face it–when there's a task you don't know how to do but you need to get it done in a hurry, or when you're stuck in the middle of a task and can't figure out what to do next, there's nothing more frustrating than having to read page after page of technical background material.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include computerspeak, computering, computeracy, computor, computerist, computing.

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