computer science

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

noun

1. the study of computers and their application

computer science

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.

Other Word Forms

• computer scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of computer science¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“Gödel, Escher, Bach” is a virtuoso display of flexible thinking, connecting genetics, math, computer science, art and music.

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Graduates in graphics design and computer science are among those who have said they find themselves competing against technology for roles.

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Barzilay went through chemotherapy, recovered and began to think about how her background in computer science could help other patients.

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Born in China, Prof Li emigrated to the US as a teenager and went on to excel in computer science.

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When Liam finished his school exams he went to university in Belfast to study computer science.

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