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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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Is a career in computer science still a lucrative path?
—Shammy Narayanan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
And, instead of the standard repertoire of Bach and Brahms, his students chose their favorite songs, just like Partovi turned to Minecraft and Angry Birds to make computer science more appealing to kids.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Chan holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism and computer science and a master of science in law from Northwestern University.
—Talia Buford, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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