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.

Recent Examples on the Web

How to land an AI job For students and young workers hoping to break into the field, Kantenga's top recommendation is to pursue a computer science degree. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Percy Liang, a computer science professor at Stanford, put it plainly to MIT Technology Review in 2022, when scaling was still the consensus answer to everything. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

This year on campus, SDJA will debut its new technology and design studio, a 20-station computer lab that will serve as a hub for computer science, robotics, web design, engineering, scientific research, digital design, and artificial intelligence. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

In engineering, computer science, medicine and related professions, an experienced practitioner can frequently earn far more in industry than a university is prepared to pay. — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for computer science

• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience
• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance

Kids Definition

computer science

noun

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