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
Ballard is running against Bill Roth, a digital marketing consultant with a computer science background.
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Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Katie Jenner, Indiana's education secretary, said only 25% of students taking a computer science course in the state's K-12 schools were girls.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
Science, technology and engineering credits also increased by one, going from six to seven, with one having to be computer science due to a new state law passed this year.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2024
Schulman has only worked at OpenAI since receiving a Ph.D. in computer science in 2016 from the University of California, Berkeley.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
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Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Katie Jenner, Indiana's education secretary, said only 25% of students taking a computer science course in the state's K-12 schools were girls.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
Science, technology and engineering credits also increased by one, going from six to seven, with one having to be computer science due to a new state law passed this year.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2024
Schulman has only worked at OpenAI since receiving a Ph.D. in computer science in 2016 from the University of California, Berkeley.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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