Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

digital divide

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.04 in modern English

Syllables
dig-i-tal -di-vide
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies (and the computer literacy to use them) and those without it.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

digital divides (plural)

Phrases

e-inclusion haves and have-nots

Frequently Paired Words

e-inclusion haves and have-nots

Synonyms

digital gap

Questions

What does digital divide mean?
The gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies (and the computer literacy to use them) and those without it.

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