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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Kim, who left a Ph.D. program in computer science at Duke University, sees synergies with its Series C investors, especially in manufacturing. John Kang, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Related article The rise of the AI beauty pageant and its complicated quest for the ‘perfect’ woman The painting up for sale at Sotheby’s depicts Alan Turing, the English mathematician and Second World War cryptanalyst who is remembered as a pioneer in AI and computer science. Carlie Porterfield, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024 Carnegie Mellon is known for strong robotics and computer science programs, and its graduates have historically been snapped up by the likes of Google and Uber. Jenn Brice, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 Felter, her fiance, also graduated this year from Stanford, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for computer science 

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of computer science was in 1961

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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

computer science

noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computing or the design of computers
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