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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After graduating from New York University with a master’s degree in computer science, he had to work in the field in order to stay in the States.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Jiaming Cui, assistant professor of computer science at Virginia Tech who authored the study, suggested more cases can’t be ruled out.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Bin Tang, a professor in the university’s computer science department, described Allen as a “very good student. ... Soft-spoken, very polite, a good fellow.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

I had nine classes: mathematics, accounts, biology, computer science, and physical science were easy.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda