digital divide
noun
: the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and online access and those who do not
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For decades, experts have warned of a growing digital divide between people with access to computers and the Internet, and those without.
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Amy Gunia, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
One significant challenge is the digital divide, which can limit access to technology and high-speed internet, particularly for marginalized communities.
—Lux Narayan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The digital divide is a major issue, going beyond internet access to include the tools, skills and confidence needed to use technology, with those left behind at the risk of missing out on education, jobs, health care and social inclusion.
—Haroldo Jacobovicz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The digital divide remains a significant barrier for millions of Americans, making physical libraries more essential than ever for those without reliable internet access or digital literacy skills.
—Stephanie R. Toliver, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Amy Gunia, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
One significant challenge is the digital divide, which can limit access to technology and high-speed internet, particularly for marginalized communities.
—Lux Narayan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The digital divide is a major issue, going beyond internet access to include the tools, skills and confidence needed to use technology, with those left behind at the risk of missing out on education, jobs, health care and social inclusion.
—Haroldo Jacobovicz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The digital divide remains a significant barrier for millions of Americans, making physical libraries more essential than ever for those without reliable internet access or digital literacy skills.
—Stephanie R. Toliver, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for digital divide
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“Digital divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20divide. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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