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.
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Browns general manager Andrew Berry holds a master's degree from Harvard in computer science.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
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An article in The Wall Street Journal suggests that the computer science degree, once viewed as a golden ticket, is now tarnished a bit by the more than 100,000 tech layoffs in the past six months.
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With hopes to one day start his own company, Josiah plans to major in computer science.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Montealegre quickly became fluent enough to begin studies in computer science, while continuing to work full time and support his family, which now includes a wife and baby.
—Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
An article in The Wall Street Journal suggests that the computer science degree, once viewed as a golden ticket, is now tarnished a bit by the more than 100,000 tech layoffs in the past six months.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
With hopes to one day start his own company, Josiah plans to major in computer science.
—Abigail Pender, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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