CNC

American  

abbreviation

Digital Technology.

1. computer numerical control: automated operation of a machine by a computer program.

   a CNC drill press; a CNC machinist.

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Etymology

Origin of CNC

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Centene CNC 0.12%increase; green up pointing triangle swung to a third-quarter loss after it booked a multibillion dollar writedown and as enrollees in Affordable Care Act plans sought out more costly medical care, the latest evidence of health insurers’ struggles to regain their former profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal

This explains why Centene CNC -1.04%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Molina Healthcare MOH 2.18%increase; green up pointing triangle shares were sharply lower this year, before partly rebounding in recent weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 20-member CNC panel that will select the next Archbishop of Canterbury has yet to be formalised.

From BBC

Gene Haas founded Haas CNC Racing in 2002 and the California businessman lured Stewart in as a co-owner ahead of the 2009 season.

From Seattle Times

Cole Custer could end up in a car in either Cup or the Xfinity Series with backing of Haas’ CNC Automation company, wile Herbst has significant financial backing from Monster Energy that should give him options.

From Seattle Times