computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
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She has a degree in computer science.
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The same is true in computer science.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 June 2026
For Sanjay Krishnamurthi, a returning Unicorns player who studied computer science at San Jose State, Ashwin’s signing provides a new level of legitimacy to what Major League Cricket is trying to accomplish in the States.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
The same is true in computer science.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
About 30% of graduates major in computer science, with many more minoring in data analytics.
—Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for computer science
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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