computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
Alexander Vallejos, a computer science major, is still a UCF student.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In North Carolina, House Bill 8 was part of a larger education bill that also covered things like adding a computer science requirement for high school graduation.
—Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
The Career Education Complex will house 15 departments, including programs for computer science, medical assisting, electrical engineering, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, facilities maintenance, and emergency medical services.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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