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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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Alumnus Bill Ruh, lead donor and Innovation Hub co-chair, recounted his time as a Cal State Fullerton computer science student who went on to become chief executive officer of GE Digital.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
The highest-paying majors for workers ages 22 to 27 are computer engineering, computer science and chemical engineering, with recent graduates earning median early-career salaries of $85,000 or more.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
Turing, considered the father of computer science, was given a posthumous royal pardon by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2013.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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