computer science
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of computer science
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Yet already computer science enrollment has begun to slide -- dropping six percent across the University of California system and falling at two-thirds of computing programs nationwide, according to the Computing Research Association.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
She studied computer science at Mills College, then worked in tech consulting in the Bay Area and eventually became the CTO of an ag-tech company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Wisniewski, who studied computer science and business, isn’t blind to the risks, especially compared with sharing a streaming service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Unsubstantiated rumours have swirled on social media claiming that students in Stanford's coveted computer science programme have had trouble finding jobs.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Mr. Atsbani, the computer science teacher, had been so extra about the whole situation.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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