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.
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This, by the way, holds true for entry-level jobs in computer science like programming and coding; legal services like paralegals and assistants; and graphic arts like animation, preproduction, and post-production. Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Many of the group members are vegan, and either have degrees in computer science or have studied related fields, according to court records. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 21 June 2025 Quantum computing is a rapidly-developing area of computer science that uses quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for traditional binary computers. Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 June 2025 According to the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange, 56% of international students are studying science, 25% are studying math and computer science and 20% are studying engineering. Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for computer science

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of computer science was in 1961

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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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computer science

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