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 Words From

• computer scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of computer science¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Performing a feat of “human cartography” requires cutting-edge biology and computer science.

From BBC

Just last fall, Lu was studying computer science at San Francisco State University, close to her childhood neighborhood near Ocean Beach, posting to deep-cut shoegaze Reddit forums and figuring out her sound.

From Los Angeles Times

McCartney began committing his crimes when he was a teenager at school, and continued when he went to university to study computer science.

From BBC

When he was eventually charged in 2019 he was a computer science student at Ulster University.

From BBC

Tommy Hills, a teacher and freelance computer science lecturer, says AI is still in its infancy.

From BBC

Related Words

• artificial intelligence
• computer technology
• data processing
• information technology
• robotics