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

Example Sentences

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"This example is a nice merger of classical geometry, modern plant biology, and computer science."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

As tech giants race to win the battle for AI dominance, they’re looking to attract versatile personnel who can do whatever is necessary to advance the frontier of computer science.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

The singer was also a lecturer in computer science at the University of Rwanda before he was sacked.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Gavin Farmer, a computer science teacher in North Carolina, said teachers struggle to monitor kids’ screens, using janky software showing tiny versions of their screens on their laptops to spot off-task behavior—all while teaching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Dimple remembered hearing Evan say at the talent show that Hari’s parents had donated the new computer science wing.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon