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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Neal received his master’s in computer science from Stanford in 2016, and less than a year later launched Curai. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026

This month, the AI company hired the chair of UC Berkeley’s department of electrical engineering and computer science, presumably to help build more capable bots. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Anupam Joshi is vice provost and chief AI officer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the Oros Family professor of computer science and electrical engineering and director of the UMBC Center for Cybersecurity. — Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026

Emma Alexander, an assistant professor of computer science and one of the study's co-authors, explains the underlying physics. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for computer science

• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience
• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance

Kids Definition

computer science

noun

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