computer science

NOUN

the study of computers

Synonyms

STRONGEST

artificial intelligence computer technology data processing information technology robotics

WEAK

computer-aided learning computer-aided testing cybernetics information retrieval natural language processing neural networks operating systems programming programming languages simulation systems analysis

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computer science

Instead, he studied computer science at the University of Birmingham alongside apprentices who secured a place on the same programme he was rejected from.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

She has described that experience as important in shaping an interdisciplinary approach that combines basic science, computer science, and medicine.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Chacon also leads an e-sports program — which, in her hands, is computer science training and problem-solving designed as fun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

“I do this for a living and I’m pretty good at it and it’s hard,” says Hany Farid, digital-forensics expert and Dartmouth College professor of computer science.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Mr. Atsbani, the computer science teacher, had been so extra about the whole situation.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone