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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Off the field, he was twice named to the SEC’s All-Academic team and received a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master’s degree in business administration.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
New grads are also competing with rapidly advancing AI for entry-level positions, especially in fields like computer science which, not long ago, was synonymous with high salaries and job security.
—Allison Danielsen, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Washington — Hundreds of thousands of young Americans fresh out of college with a computer science degree have struggled to find a job over the past year.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The technology levy directly supports classroom instruction by funding student learning devices, digital tools, cybersecurity, communications systems, computer science education and career and technical education, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
New grads are also competing with rapidly advancing AI for entry-level positions, especially in fields like computer science which, not long ago, was synonymous with high salaries and job security.
—Allison Danielsen, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Washington — Hundreds of thousands of young Americans fresh out of college with a computer science degree have struggled to find a job over the past year.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The technology levy directly supports classroom instruction by funding student learning devices, digital tools, cybersecurity, communications systems, computer science education and career and technical education, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for computer science
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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