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.

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computer science British  

noun

1. the study of computers and their application

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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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Other Word Forms

• computer scientist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of computer science

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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computer science

“I knew that if I stuck in computer science, it might just end up being a minimum wage job by the time I graduated,” said Allen, 24.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 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

"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

This was considered among the most important unsolved problems in combinatorics, a prominent branch of math and computer science dealing with finite objects and arrangements.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2026

II In computer science, Brian Chavez wore faded blue jeans and black Reeboks.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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• artificial intelligence
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