computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
Example Sentences
She has a degree in computer science.
Recent Examples on the Web The documentary can serve as a teaching and research tool for mathematics, physics, computer science, and so much more. 
Anatola Araba, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Among the skills McKinsey is seeking are computer science, math, engineering and artificial intelligence. Michael E. Kanell, ajc, 7 July 2022 They’re also asked to work longer hours, assist in evaluating amateur prospects, and work closely with people whose backgrounds are in medicine, computer science, or kinesiology. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022 Much of the money will be used to support cyber-archaeology, which combines archaeology, computer science, engineering and the natural sciences in ways that help scientists to create rich visualizations of research sites and artifacts. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2022 The Federal Digital Platform Commission, if approved, would feature five experts with backgrounds in computer science, software development, and technology policy—appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 13 May 2022 Plus, the program is seeing students from backgrounds beyond computer science and electrical engineering, including music, theater, and philosophy. Regan Stephens, Fortune, 10 May 2022 For example, engineering software for the financial sector draws on several aspects of computer science, such as security, high availability and redundancy. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Students in computer science, anatomy and other classes sat in front of a large virtual reality device and used hand controls to move the da Vinci XI’s robotic arms. Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Apr. 2022 See More
Anatola Araba, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Among the skills McKinsey is seeking are computer science, math, engineering and artificial intelligence. Michael E. Kanell, ajc, 7 July 2022 They’re also asked to work longer hours, assist in evaluating amateur prospects, and work closely with people whose backgrounds are in medicine, computer science, or kinesiology. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022 Much of the money will be used to support cyber-archaeology, which combines archaeology, computer science, engineering and the natural sciences in ways that help scientists to create rich visualizations of research sites and artifacts. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2022 The Federal Digital Platform Commission, if approved, would feature five experts with backgrounds in computer science, software development, and technology policy—appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 13 May 2022 Plus, the program is seeing students from backgrounds beyond computer science and electrical engineering, including music, theater, and philosophy. Regan Stephens, Fortune, 10 May 2022 For example, engineering software for the financial sector draws on several aspects of computer science, such as security, high availability and redundancy. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Students in computer science, anatomy and other classes sat in front of a large virtual reality device and used hand controls to move the da Vinci XI’s robotic arms. Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above