CNC

abbreviation for

, Digital Technology.

1. computer numerical control: automated operation of a machine by a computer program:

   a CNC drill press; a CNC machinist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of CNC¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Gene Haas founded Haas CNC Racing in 2002 and the California businessman lured Stewart in as a co-owner ahead of the 2009 season.

From Seattle Times

Cole Custer could end up in a car in either Cup or the Xfinity Series with backing of Haas’ CNC Automation company, wile Herbst has significant financial backing from Monster Energy that should give him options.

From Seattle Times

Group sexual events involving CNC are generally considered by sex researchers, community advocates and abuse survivors to be among those requiring the strictest participant-safety and ethics protocols in order to mitigate risks of potential criminal abuse.

From Salon

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

In 2022, Defense Distributed sued California over a law that made it illegal for anyone without a federal license to manufacture guns to “sell, offer to sell, or transfer a CNC milling machine that has the sole or primary function of manufacturing firearms” to anyone in the state.

From Los Angeles Times