CNC
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of CNC
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Centene CNC 1.06%increase; up pointing triangle lifted its guidance for the year after revenue and profit growth in the second quarter were driven by strength in its core government-sponsored and individual healthcare lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
For example, Sciortino cites the impressive number of workers who can operate CNC machines - a type of computer-controlled machine tool which can cut, carve, or shape materials including wood, metal, or plastic.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
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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