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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Ji, born in 1992, grew up in Colorado and Beijing and went to a university in Beijing to study computer science.

From The Wall Street Journal

I also took a computer science job to keep my parents happy.

From The Wall Street Journal

"What stands out is not just the accuracy, but the interpretability," said Chen, who also holds appointments in electrical and computer engineering and computer science.

From Science Daily

“There’s definitely a very dreary mood on campus,” said a recent computer science graduate who asked not to be named so they could speak freely.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's really hard to get a job at the moment," said the computer science graduate, adding he had "no option" but to work nights.

From Barron's