computer science

Thân thiện

A student studies computer science in a modern classroom.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The academic and practical study of computation, information processing, and the design of computational systems: Computer science is the engineering science discipline that investigates the principles, theory, design, implementation, and application of computers and computational processes.

Usage

• As a subject or field of study: "Computer science" is used to refer to the entire academic discipline.
  • She majored in computer science at university.
  • Advances in computer science have transformed modern communication.
• As a domain of knowledge or profession: It describes the body of knowledge and the professional field.
  • He works in the field of computer science.
  • A fundamental concept in computer science is the algorithm.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The conference brought together leading researchers in computer science.
  • Understanding data structures is a core part of computer science education.
  • Computer science is more than just programming; it involves theoretical problem-solving.

Advanced Usage

• "Theoretical computer science": A subfield focusing on mathematical and abstract aspects of computation, such as algorithms, complexity theory, and automata theory.
  • His research is in theoretical computer science, specifically computational complexity.
• "Applied computer science": The application of computer science principles to solve real-world problems in areas like software engineering, databases, and networking.
  • The course focuses on applied computer science for developing enterprise systems.

Variants and Related Words

• Computer scientist (n): A person who is an expert in or studies computer science.
  • Alan Turing was a pioneering computer scientist.
• Computational (adj): Relating to or using computers or computation.
  • They used computational methods to model the climate.

Synonyms

• Computing: Often used interchangeably, especially in British English (e.g., "School of Computing").
• Informatics: A term more common in Europe, emphasizing information processing and engineering.

Related Phrases

• "Principles of computer science": Refers to the foundational ideas of the field.
  • The book covers the fundamental principles of computer science.
• "Computer science department": The academic unit within a university.
  • She is the chair of the computer science department.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

Từ đồng nghĩa

• computing