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computer science

computer science

Meaning of computer science

computing field

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EN-UK/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsaɪəns/
EN-US/kəmˈpjuːtɚ ˈsaɪəns/
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computer science with Russian translation

computer science usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я изучаю информатику, потому что люблю программирование.

I'm studying computer science because I love programming.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Занятия по информатике помогают студентам освоить алгоритмы.

Computer science classes help students learn algorithms.

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computer science belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

computer scienceинформатика
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

computer science synonyms

Related words worth learning together

informatics
Often used for applied or domain-specific work (e.g. health informatics); in some regions used as a synonym for computer science.
information technology
Focuses on practical use of computers and systems in organisations (IT); less emphasis on theory or algorithms.
computer engineering
Combines electrical engineering and computing with emphasis on hardware, embedded systems and system design.
software engineering
Emphasises engineering principles in software development (processes, testing, maintenance), rather than theory of computation.
information systems
Concerned with systems that collect, process and distribute information within organisations; mixes technical and business perspectives.
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informatics

Often used for applied or domain-specific work (e.g. health informatics); in some regions used as a synonym for computer science.

B2Often

She works in medical informatics developing hospital systems.

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Focuses on practical use of computers and systems in organisations (IT); less emphasis on theory or algorithms.

B2Very Often

She works in information technology supporting company servers.

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computer engineering

Combines electrical engineering and computing with emphasis on hardware, embedded systems and system design.

B2Often

He studied computer engineering to work on processor design.

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Emphasises engineering principles in software development (processes, testing, maintenance), rather than theory of computation.

B2Very Often

She works as a software engineering lead on large-scale projects.

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Concerned with systems that collect, process and distribute information within organisations; mixes technical and business perspectives.

B2Often

The information systems course covers databases and business processes.

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Specialised field focused on statistical analysis, machine learning and extracting insight from data; practical and interdisciplinary.

B2Very Often

He switched from computer science to data science for his master's degree.

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theoretical computer science

A subfield of computer science that studies formal foundations: algorithms, complexity, computability.

B2Often

He published a paper in theoretical computer science on algorithmic complexity.

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How to pronounce computer science and what this word means

computer science means computer science. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce computer science

/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsaɪəns/

computer science translation

computer science

computer science examples

I'm studying computer science because I love programming.

computer science transcription

/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsaɪəns/, /kəmˈpjuːtɚ ˈsaɪəns/

Questions about this word

computer science meaning: what does it mean?

computing field

computer science pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

computer science is pronounced as /kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsaɪəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

computer science definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I'm studying computer science because I love programming. Translation: Я изучаю информатику, потому что люблю программирование.

Is computer science part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, computer science can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is computer science part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, computer science can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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