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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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At the time, Zhang was completing a doctorate in computer science at Harvard, and Gasztowtt was studying the same subject as an undergraduate at Oxford University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"My friend who was paying £600 a month was earning £120,000, for example," he says, adding that the friend needed a computer science degree to get into that role.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

"Even little changes can end up telling a very different story," said James O'Brien, a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, and "could change the perception of events".

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

He studied information systems, cybersecurity and computer science, according to a spokeswoman for the university in Des Moines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“N-no, I organize everything. Math notes, computer science notes, bio notes. Oh, and my MTG cards.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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