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Synonyms

ATC

American  
  1. Air Traffic Control.

  2. Air Transport Command.


ATC British  

abbreviation

  1. air-traffic control

  2. (in Britain) Air Training Corps

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Example Sentences

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act invests $12.5 billion in ATC technology and workforce modernization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

“I’m proud that I started out as an ATC host at a NPR Member station, and now will be doing that job nationally,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

Gatwick, which is the UK's second busiest airport, was badly affected by ATC staff shortages across continental Europe in 2024, and suffered the same problem in its own control tower.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

ATC media officials didn’t immediately respond to emails sent after the hearing seeking comment.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

The ATC occupies a modest white house on a steep hill above the old part of town.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson