Bocs

Bocs is a term with multiple meanings that depends on language and context. In Hungarian, bocs is an informal interjection meaning “sorry” or “pardon.” It is a shortened form of bocsánat and is used in casual speech and online communication.

In academic and professional contexts, BoCS is a common abbreviation for Bachelor of Computer Science, an undergraduate degree awarded by several universities. The capitalization and styling vary by institution; readers should consult official catalogs or program pages for the exact designation. BoCS programs typically cover core topics such as programming, data structures, algorithms, software development, and computer systems, with elective options depending on the school.

Because it is short and versatile, the sequence bocs or BoCS can appear in other, unrelated contexts as well, but there is no single universal definition beyond the two uses described here. The precise meaning is usually clear from surrounding text.

Notes on usage: when used as Hungarian slang, bocs is informal and friendly. When used as an acronym, BoCS usually refers to an academic degree. See also related topics such as Bachelor of Computer Science and Hungarian language loanwords.