CNC
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of CNC
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The US company Shaper makes a handheld CNC router, as well as digital solutions that allow for straightforward scanning and designing before cutting.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
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 • Oct. 20, 2025
Computer numerical control, or CNC, milling machines — which usually cost a few thousand dollars — are devices that guide drills to produce intricate and precise mechanical parts from slabs of metal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024
A CNC, or computer numerical control, machine is then used to cut into the metal and create the exact design and button holes.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023
At the core of Springut’s operation is a modern technique known as CNC milling—the 3D, computer-programmed drilling that produces countless components for automobiles, hospitals, and industry.
From Slate • Aug. 21, 2023
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