CNC (computer numerical control) refers specifically to a computer "controller" that reads G-code instructions and drives the machine tool. A CNC Turning Center A CNC Milling Machine The abbreviation CNC stands for computer numerical control, and refers specifically to a computer controller that reads G-code instructions and drives the machine tool, a powered mechanical device typically used to fabricate metal components by the selective removal of metal. ...

CNC, cnc or C&C may also refer to:

In government:

• Cadet Nurse Corps, an American WWII Nurse Program
• Civil Nuclear Constabulary, a UK police force
• Cantabrian Nationalist Council, a political party
• CIA Crime and Narcotics Center, topical office under the Directorate of Intelligence that reports on illegal drug and organized crime activity worldwide
• Capitol News Connection with PRI, Localized Congressional news coverage

In companies: The Cadet Nurse Program was supervised by the United States Public Health Service (PHS) After entering World War II, it became obvious that America would soon face a critical shortage of nurses nationwide. ... The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed non-Home Office police force that protects civil nuclear installations and substances in the United Kingdom. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

• China Netcom, a Chinese telecommunications provider
• C&C, consumer goods group based in Ireland
• Community Newspaper Company, a chain of newspapers in Massachusetts
• CNC (bicycles), a French bicycle manufacturer
• CNC (clothes), a Costume National brand

In theories: China Netcom, full name China Netcom Corporation Limited (CNC), was originally formed in August 1999 to build high speed Internet communications in China. ... For the Command & Conquer PC games, see Command & Conquer C&C (Cantrell & Cochrane), (ISE: CCR) , (LSE: CCR) , (Xetra: GCC) , is a multi-million euro consumer goods group based in Ireland. ... Community Newspaper Company, a subsidiary of GateHouse Media, is a newspaper publisher in eastern Massachusetts. ...

• Command and control (military), the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander
• Command and Control (government), the maintenance of authority with somewhat more distributed decision making
• Contraction and Convergence (C&C) an approach to limiting CO2 emissions globally

In other: In the military: The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. ... This political term refers more generally to the maintenance of authority with somewhat more distributed decision making. ... 1. ...

• Chattahoochee Nature Center, an environmental education facility in Roswell, Georgia
• Command & Conquer series, a video game series
• Cnc, standard astronomical abbreviation for Cancer (constellation)
• Coheed and Cambria, a band
• Haas CNC Racing, a NASCAR team
• Configurable Network Computing

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