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computer science
/kəmˈpjuːtɚ ˈsaɪəns/
/kəmˈpjuːtə ˈsaɪəns/
Computer science
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the field of study that deals with computers and their uses
What is "computer science"?
Computer science is the study of computers, computational systems, and the algorithms that control them. It involves understanding how computers process information and how software is developed to solve problems and perform tasks. Computer science encompasses areas like programming, data structures, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and computer networks.
Examples
He studied computer science to learn how to build his own website.
Computer science has made a huge impact on developing artificial intelligence.
