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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Contreras handled a full slate of high school classes, clubs and activities: advanced placement Spanish, computer science, the Associated Student Body and college preparation in her AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, class.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The firm is also focused on hiring “accounting engineers,” a role that blends traditional accounting knowledge with computer science and system engineering skills.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The exam board confirmed that one component of a computer science exam had also been circulated internationally.

From BBC • May 26, 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

Evan and Hari fist-bumped, and Evan said, “Bro, that was epic. That wing your parents donated to the computer science department must be something else.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon