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computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
Examples of computer science in a Sentence
She has a degree in computer science.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jacob Andreas, an associate professor of computer science at M.I.T., who reviewed a summary of Anthropic’s research, characterized it as a hopeful sign that large-scale interpretability might be possible.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 21 May 2024
On average, a bachelor’s degree in fields like engineering, computer science, nursing and economics provide the biggest financial returns on investment, or earnings in relation to how expensive the degree is, according to the report.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computing or the design of computers
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