computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
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She has a degree in computer science.
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John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Mintz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the campus based in Adelphi, Maryland.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Lalit holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Pune, India.
—Lalit Patil, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Guan brings an academic background in computer science and economics to the effort, with an MBA in computational engineering from the University of Michigan and a PhD in quantitative econometrics from Wayne State University.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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