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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“Gödel, Escher, Bach” is a virtuoso display of flexible thinking, connecting genetics, math, computer science, art and music.

From The Wall Street Journal

The computer science Discord was targeted with a couple of videos but quickly responded to block the content.

From Los Angeles Times

He earned degrees in mathematics and computer science.

From Seattle Times

“These tools are becoming very accessible these days,” Siwei Lyu, a computer science professor who runs the Media Forensic Lab at the University at Buffalo, told the New York Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Thank God we now at least have computer science standards starting in kindergarten — and I hope required typing classes will soon follow in middle school.

From Los Angeles Times