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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The unemployment rate for computer science majors has climbed to 7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

"My friend who was paying £600 a month was earning £120,000, for example," he says, adding that the friend needed a computer science degree to get into that role.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Dimple remembered hearing Evan say at the talent show that Hari’s parents had donated the new computer science wing.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon