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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Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In fact, the computer science major has worked in the high-velocity world of consulting since 2006.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Ziang Xiao, a computer science professor at Johns Hopkins University who was not involved in the report, said the report was insightful but noted several potential methodological questions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
The board includes academics from Stanford, Harvard, and the University of California with specialties in fields like computer science, cryptography and fintech.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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