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 Word Forms

• computer scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of computer science¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The tech industry is seen as more appealing than teaching by many computer science graduates because it tends to have higher salaries.

From BBC

Now they are both waiting for results in maths, further maths, computer science and physics.

From BBC

Over the last two years, he’s seen student enrollment in computer science at the university drop amid tech layoffs and generative AI’s rise.

From Los Angeles Times

I was also doing a double major in computer science, and in 2000 it was absurdly easy to get a job at a friend’s startup, even if you were a terrible programmer, which I was.

From Los Angeles Times

Amrit Paul was in the middle of his computer science exams when he was told by doctors he would need a kidney transplant.

From BBC

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• artificial intelligence 
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• data processing 
• information technology 
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