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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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Pairing a business or STEM field like biology, engineering, or computer science with a liberal arts major, like English literature, history, or fine arts, enhances the likelihood of working in research and development activities as well as job match.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Jianping Pan, a computer science professor at the University of Victoria in Canada who studies satellite internet systems, also sent us a screenshot, showing Starlink giving existing users in Nebraska the option to switch to the Residential 100Mbps plan.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
Computer scientist and entrepreneur Andy Konwinski looked at the state of computer science research and decided to put $100 million of his money into the Laude Institute, a nonprofit with a public benefit corporation aimed at funding computer science research that might otherwise die on the vine.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 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 23 Nov. 2025.
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