One who studies or practises computer science.

plural of computer scientist

(humorous) Alluding to an attitude in customer service in which the default response is to check with information stored or generated electronically and then make decisions based on that, apparently without using common sense and without any desire to help the customer.

(computing) A system for computing that includes the physical computing unit itself and its peripherals. / (computing) Any system based around computer technology, such as a software package.

(programming) The process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.

plural of tablet computer

plural of computer programming

plural of computer system

(computing, sciences) The use of computing to solve scientific and engineering problems, especially by means of simulation, or the construction of mathematical models of physical, chemical or biological processes

(computing) The practice of processing or analyzing data at or near the point of data production rather than in a central processing facility requiring data transport to the central facility.