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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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

For centuries, humans have tried to understand the nature of the mind using what tools were available—from philosophy and theology to neuroscience and computer science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Colleges are graduating more women than men, but they still make up just a quarter of those studying computer science.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

He asked the class how many of us were taking computer science, and everybody but me and this one girl who didn’t speak English raised their hands.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini