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computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
Examples of computer science in a Sentence
She has a degree in computer science.
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About the Author Jonathan L. Zittrain is a professor of law, public policy, and computer science at Harvard University, and the director of its Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society.
—Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The program aimed to improve higher education in these fields by expanding faculty and programs, ultimately doubling the number of engineering and computer science graduates over two decades with a cumulative $40.1 million investment.
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Word History
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computing or the design of computers
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