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

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Etymology

Origin of computer science

First recorded in 1970–75

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Example Sentences

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computer science

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she studied finance and computer science, and then got a job as an electronic options market maker at the Chicago trading firm DRW.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

But as Sargent started her academic studies in 2023, she noticed many of her classmates were abruptly souring on computer science.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Csizmar Dalal told MarketWatch that she’s not worried about the future of computer science, despite the struggles her students now face to find jobs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Alfozan studied computer science and engineering at MIT.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 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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