computer science

noun

Definition of computer science

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Now the eldest daughter is at Duke University studying public policy, and the son is at Bard doing computer science. — WSJ, "Immigrants Are the Best Tenants," 4 Nov. 2018 So far, 43 states have adopted education policies supporting computer science, Partovi said. — Philly.com, "Kindergarten coders: When is too early to put kids in front of screens?," 27 June 2018 Another intern and team member, 18-year-old Jaquwan Outlaw, wants to study computer science and business in college. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "A Pitch By Hartford Youth Among Winners At City's First Civic Hackathon," 25 June 2018 Maria’s plans are to attend University of Maryland to study computer science. — Chris Folks, Laurel Leader, "Wonderful Wahoos, both young and old [West Laurel]," 14 June 2018 A National Science Foundation grant will provide scholarships to help retain minority students learning computer science there. — Krista Torralva, San Antonio Express-News, "Grant to provide scholarships to UTSA computer science students," 9 May 2018 After studying computer science at University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University, Rinearson was offered an engineering job at the tech startup Medium during her sophomore year. — Morgen Peck, Glamour, "Cryptocurrency Is Not Just a Boys' Club," 24 Apr. 2018 Yang, who graduated from Westview High, is studying computer science at Carnegie Mellon University. — Betsy Hammond, OregonLive.com, "2 Beaverton students notch rare feat: perfect scores on AP computer science test," 19 Apr. 2018 Warren, who studied computer science at IUPUI, is developing a website and apps for Open Source that will coordinate volunteers, map the potholes and update immediately after the patches are done. — Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, "Two guys tired of waiting for the city to fill potholes, so they're doing it themselves," 7 Apr. 2018

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