NC

Atlantic coast state

NC is an abbreviation with several common meanings depending on context.

In geography, it stands for North Carolina.

In film ratings, NC-17 indicates no children under 17 admitted.

In computing and manufacturing, NC means numerical control or numerically controlled: NC machines.

In casual online use, NC can mean "no comment."

geography

North Carolina

Southeastern Atlantic coast state

Raleigh · Durham · Asheville · Outer Banks · Piedmont · Appalachian · coastal · southern · Atlantic · Wilmington

computing

CNC

Automated machining via code

toolpath · G-code · milling · lathe · manufacturing · precision · CAD · CAM · router · fabrication

electronics

relay

Stage-by-stage transmission

  • switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
  • circuitClosed electrical pathway
  • contactCommunication or physical touch

default · deenergized · terminal · wiring · schematic · NO · actuator · sensor

military

noncommissioned

Lacking official officer appointment

enlisted · rank · army · marines · petty officer · infantry · personnel · command · drill · training

rating

parental guidance

Advisory for young viewers

mature · restricted · children · viewing · advisory · broadcast · television · movie rating · media · FCC

chemistry

nitrocellulose

Acid-treated cellulose compound

film · collodion · celluloid · explosive · coating · polymer · smokeless

Categories
Opposites
geographic cardinal direction

NCSouth Carolina

Southeastern Atlantic coastal state

cost/payment status

NCpaid

Gave money owed

charged · charge · billable · billed · chargeable

default switch state

NCNO

Forceful denial word

open circuit

Phrases
Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G