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abbreviation

network computer.

no charge.

North Carolina (approved especially for use with zip code).

numerical control.

Military. Nurse Corps.

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Other definitions for NC (2 of 3)

n/c

no charge.

Other definitions for NC (3 of 3)

N.C.

abbreviation

no charge.

North Carolina.

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How to use NC in a sentence

Rule 16(c) was a proposed change in the rules at the 1976 Republican Convention.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Within a few summer weeks, “Hot N—” had become an inescapable pop-culture phenomenon and Bobby landed a major record deal.
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Despite all the gun talk in “Hot N—,” everyone wanted a piece of him and his magic.
Bobby Shmurda and Rap’s Ultimate Hoop Dream|Rawiya Kameir|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And people were going crazy until the movie hit and it was ‘n---a’ 110 times on Christmas.
Jamie Foxx: Get Over the Black ‘Annie’|Stereo Williams|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I harbor a rock ‘n’ roll fantasy, just like anybody, and I welcomed the challenge.
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C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
He was a bookseller, but better known as a translator of the German contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, &c.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold; N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
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(c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
En effet un soir, sa femme et enfans l'abandonnerent entierement, et s'en allerent cabaner ailleurs, pensant que c'en estoit vuid.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for NC (1 of 2)

the internet domain name for

New Caledonia

British Dictionary definitions for NC (2 of 2)

N.C.

abbreviation for

North Carolina

British education National Curriculum

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