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

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In addition, all screen time is banned except for academic instruction in computer science and for state assessments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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

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