computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
Examples of computer science in a Sentence
She has a degree in computer science.
Recent Examples on the Web
Many science, math and computer science programs in the United States are populated mainly by international students.
—
Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2025
One of the additional scholarship winners was Del Mar resident Tate Criqui who received a $2,500 Schenk Family Endowment Employee Scholarship; Cal Poly SLO; computer science, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
The premise appeared to strike them both as misguided, since women, in their view, were less likely to have men’s aptitude for computer science.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Philosophy majors from no-name schools do not have the same economic trajectory as computer science grads from Stanford.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for computer science
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2025
One of the additional scholarship winners was Del Mar resident Tate Criqui who received a $2,500 Schenk Family Endowment Employee Scholarship; Cal Poly SLO; computer science, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
The premise appeared to strike them both as misguided, since women, in their view, were less likely to have men’s aptitude for computer science.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Philosophy majors from no-name schools do not have the same economic trajectory as computer science grads from Stanford.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for computer science
Cite this Entry
“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share