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computer science

American  

noun

  1. the science that deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers.


computer science British  

noun

  1. the study of computers and their application

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

computer science Scientific  
  1. The study of the design and operation of computer hardware and software, and of the application of computer technology to science, business, and the arts.


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Etymology

Origin of computer science

First recorded in 1970–75

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One fix would be to cut the internet connection entirely, said Gang Wang, an assistant computer science professor at the University of Illinois.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

She studied computer science at Mills College, then worked in tech consulting in the Bay Area and eventually became the CTO of an ag-tech company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Stoica, like Klein, is a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

"I think it's really impacted how people are learning," said Lucy Zimmerman, a computer science major who served as a teaching assistant.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

“Both. I mean, I’m starting at MIT in the fall for computer science and engineering, so this is a good thing to have on my CV.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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