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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Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
Those are primarily the professors in writing-heavy classes or computer science classes.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 5 July 2025
In fact, getting up and running is one of the biggest challenges in today’s AI era, according to Jules White, a computer science professor at Vanderbilt University.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
These majors combine biology, computer science, and statistics to prepare students for careers at the intersection of life sciences and AI.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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