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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She earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a graduate degree in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then co-founded iRobot in 1990 with two MIT colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

No computer science degrees—just pure vibes and Claude.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

At Palantir, a top computer science graduate could be working side by side with an English major.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

He took courses in computer science, art history and German language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

II In computer science, Brian Chavez wore faded blue jeans and black Reeboks.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger