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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Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Extra iPads would also need to be purchased for library and computer science use, which require their own carts for scheduling reasons.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
If agreed upon, travelers could see relief quickly, according to Sheldon Jacobson, an aviation expert and professor of computer science at the University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Campers can focus on studying topics such as aquaculture, leadership, aviation, computer science, music and athletic performance.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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 31 Mar. 2026.
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