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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The computer science whizzes who can build and apply generative AI systems are in high demand.
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John Kell, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
For example, the number of non-white and female students taking the AP computer science exam is on the rise.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2024
In a market where people with a computer science degree are harder to come by, companies basically get pushed by their own motive to be profitable and productive.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Moyer holds a computer science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Reid is back in school studying computer science and data science, and has rekindled her love for music.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Even those advancing the technology—the computer science and engineering community—flag growth in generative AI applications and next-generation AI as their top predictions for the year, according to my organization's survey.
—Melissa Russell, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Engineers use them to track airflow, and cybersecurity and computer science professionals keep up with data movement and Internet activity.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Now, several teams have explored the power of chain-of-thought reasoning by using techniques from an arcane branch of theoretical computer science called computational complexity theory.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
John Kell, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
For example, the number of non-white and female students taking the AP computer science exam is on the rise.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2024
In a market where people with a computer science degree are harder to come by, companies basically get pushed by their own motive to be profitable and productive.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Moyer holds a computer science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Reid is back in school studying computer science and data science, and has rekindled her love for music.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Even those advancing the technology—the computer science and engineering community—flag growth in generative AI applications and next-generation AI as their top predictions for the year, according to my organization's survey.
—Melissa Russell, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Engineers use them to track airflow, and cybersecurity and computer science professionals keep up with data movement and Internet activity.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Now, several teams have explored the power of chain-of-thought reasoning by using techniques from an arcane branch of theoretical computer science called computational complexity theory.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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