computer science

noun

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of computer science

: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers

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Examples of computer science in a Sentence

She has a degree in computer science.

Recent Examples of computer science from the Web

After gaining degrees in computer science and French literature at Queen’s College London, Asma went into banking — working at Deutsche Bank Group as a hedge funds analyst.

— Fox News, "Syrian dictator Assad, wife living life of luxury while county in tatters," 13 Apr. 2018
The computer science major from Forest Hill was Centennial Conference Player of the Week last week.

— the baltimore sun, baltimoresun.com, "Highlight-reel catch by Johns Hopkins outfielder makes ESPN SportsCenter's top plays," 12 Apr. 2018
And as computer science developed, such things had hardened into tough nuts that basically computers just can’t do.

— stephen wolfram, WIRED, "2001: A Space Odyssey Predicted The Future—50 Years Ago," 3 Apr. 2018
Then, as the logic goes, students would be prepared for an employment marketplace increasingly dominated by computer science fields and those who know how to code.

— ryan smith, Chicago Reader, "News / Technology / The Internet Apple CEO Tim Cook's undercooked plan to help underserved Chicago schools: $300 iPads; app development for all," 29 Mar. 2018
Nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity during this hands-on, interactive class designed to introduce kids to computer science.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "events by county," 28 Mar. 2018
Chris Harrison, a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University’s Human-Computer Interaction Institute, has been working on a similar idea since 2009.

— david abrahams, Allure, "Human Microchipping Is Here, and It’s About to Rock Your Skin’s World," 26 Mar. 2018
Women earn the majority of bachelor's degrees in biological, social sciences and psychology, according to National Science Foundation statistics, whereas men earn more degrees in engineering, physics and computer sciences.

— ben guarino, chicagotribune.com, "Only 3 in 10 kids asked to draw a scientist drew a woman; but that's more than ever," 21 Mar. 2018
But the reforms don't fully reassure Alex Halderman, a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Michigan.

— alice yin, Detroit Free Press, "Manual election audits to debut in Michigan 2018 race," 18 Mar. 2018

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