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computer science

noun

  1. the science that deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers.


computer science

noun

  1. the study of computers and their application
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computer science

  1. The study of the design and operation of computer hardware and software, and of the application of computer technology to science, business, and the arts.
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Other Word Forms

  • computer scientist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of computer science1

First recorded in 1970–75
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Mr Shiokawa, a PhD student in the department of computer science at Bath, said the project proved that "after making minimal adjustments, a Roomba can serve multiple roles around the home".

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But throughout the Soviet era it had been a centre of mathematics and computer science.

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Earlier Friday, James Mickens, a computer science expert for the Justice Department, said Google could easily transfer ownership of Chrome to another company without breaking its functionality.

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Admissions for highly sought after majors such as computer science makes admissions even more competitive with limited space, particularly within the UC system, and surging demand.

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The potential sale of the company’s genetic data is unprecedented, said Wilson, the computer sciences professor.

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