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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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
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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