Pet peeves
Ok, this is driving me nuts so I have to get it off my chest:
It's not a Computer Science degree. It's a Computing Science degree.
com·put·er
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n.
com·pute
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v. com·put·ed, com·put·ing, com·putes
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The Science of Computer doesn't exist, however the Science of Computing does. Yes, yes, I know, it's a technicality, and common useage may have redefined the meaning. Now it's one thing when it's used incorrectly in a casual conversation, it's grating but I can accept it, however, when it's on a job application it drives me fucking crazy.
It's not a Computer Science degree. It's a Computing Science degree.
com·put·er
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n.
- A device that computes, especially a programmable electronic machine that
performs high-speed mathematical or logical operations or that
assembles, stores, correlates, or otherwise processes information. - One who computes.
com·pute
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v. com·put·ed, com·put·ing, com·putes
v. tr.
- To determine by mathematics, especially by numerical methods: computed the tax due. See Synonyms at calculate.
- To determine by the use of a computer.
The Science of Computer doesn't exist, however the Science of Computing does. Yes, yes, I know, it's a technicality, and common useage may have redefined the meaning. Now it's one thing when it's used incorrectly in a casual conversation, it's grating but I can accept it, however, when it's on a job application it drives me fucking crazy.