computer science

/kəmˌpjudər ˌˈsaɪəns/

/kəmˈpjutə ˈsaɪɛns/

Other forms: computer sciences

Definitions of computer science

1. noun

   the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
   synonyms: computing

   types:

   object

   (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

   AI, artificial intelligence

   the branch of computer science that deals with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively

   MT, machine translation

   the use of computers to translate from one language to another

   robotics

   the area of study dealing with of practical use of robots, especially in AI

   type of:

   applied science, engineering, engineering science, technology

   the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems