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computer science

The definition of computer science is a branch of engineering science that studies the technology and the principles of computers.

(noun)

The study of computer hardware and software is an example of computer science.

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See computer science in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The study of computation and computer technology, hardware, and software.

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  • computer scientist noun

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