Computerlore

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The knowledge, teaching, study, science, or legend surrounding computers. uncountable

    "Modern communication methods have already produced a whole body of 'screenlore' or 'computerlore' and 'Netlore'."

Example

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"Modern communication methods have already produced a whole body of 'screenlore' or 'computerlore' and 'Netlore'."

Etymology

From computer + lore, and/or possibly from a blend of computer + folklore.

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