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

Etymology

Origin of computer science

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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computer science

Stephen, who’d just earned his degree in computer science, built a digital inventory tracking system for Mavis shops, run on green-screen computers and floppy disks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The deal is valued at approximately $8.2 billion and will make Li, a Stanford computer science professor, chief scientist at AMD.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Some of the most AI-exposed majors included computer science, computer engineering and language majors, researchers said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

He took advanced math classes and dreamed of earning a full-ride scholarship to study computer science or robotics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

II In computer science, Brian Chavez wore faded blue jeans and black Reeboks.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Related Words

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