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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

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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.

Other Word Forms

  • computer scientist noun

Etymology

Origin of computer science

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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He took courses in computer science, art history and German language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Colleges are graduating more women than men, but they still make up just a quarter of those studying computer science.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

When Ryder Paredes, 22, began studying computer science as an undergraduate three years ago, “AI was in its infancy, it wasn’t very intelligent,” the Montclair, N.J., native said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Theo dal Pozzo, 23, has a first class master's degree in computer science.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Mr. Atsbani, the computer science teacher, had been so extra about the whole situation.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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