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Computing and internet
- NCNC (complexity)In complexity theory, the class NC is the set of decision problems decidable in polylogarithmic time on a parallel computer with a polynomial number of processors. In other words, a problem is in NC if there exist constants c and k such that it can be solved in time O using O parallel processors...
a complexity class named after Nick PippengerNick PippengerNicholas John Pippenger is a researcher in computer science. He has produced a number of fundamental results many of which are being widely used in the field of theoretical computer science, database processing and compiler optimization. He has also achieved the rank of IBM Fellow at Almaden IBM... - ncNetcatNetcat is a computer networking service for reading from and writing network connections using TCP or UDP. Netcat is designed to be a dependable “back-end” device that can be used directly or easily driven by other programs and scripts...
netcat - NCsoftNCsoftNCsoft is a South Korea-based online video game company, which has published massively multiplayer online role-playing games including Lineage, City of Heroes, Wildstar, Exteel, Guild Wars and Aion.-History:...
, a producer of MMORPGs such as Lineage - a command name for NetcatNetcatNetcat is a computer networking service for reading from and writing network connections using TCP or UDP. Netcat is designed to be a dependable “back-end” device that can be used directly or easily driven by other programs and scripts...
, a computer network utility - Network computerNetwork computerNetwork Computer is a trademark of Oracle Corporation that was used, from approximately 1996 to 2000, to market a range of diskless desktop computer devices. The devices were designed and manufactured by an alliance, which included Sun Microsystems, IBM, and others...
, a diskless desktop computer in the late 1990s - Norton CommanderNorton CommanderNorton Commander was a prototypical orthodox file manager , written by John Socha and released by Peter Norton Computing . NC is a file manager which provides a text user interface on top of DOS. It was officially produced by Symantec between 1986 and 1998...
, an orthodox file manager program - The Nostalgia CriticThe Nostalgia CriticThe Nostalgia Critic is a web television series starring Doug Walker as the eponymous reviewer. The series was initially launched on YouTube before moving to an independent site, That Guy with the Glasses, run by production company Channel Awesome...
, a critic of movies and shows, mostly of the 80's and 90's - PernMUSHPernMUSHPernMUSH is an online role-playing game which is based on Anne McCaffrey's world of Pern...
, an online game based on Anne McCaffrey's Pern novels - Microsoft Active Directory's Naming Context
Transport
- Northern Air CargoNorthern Air CargoNorthern Air Cargo is an American cargo airline based in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. It operates services within Alaska and to Canada and mainland USA. Its main base is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with a hub at Fairbanks International Airport....
, an American cargo airline IATA designator - National Jet SystemsNational Jet SystemsCobham Aviation Services Australia , is a scheduled and charter airline with its Headquarters based in Adelaide, Australia. It provides aviation services including wet leasing, scheduled airline operations, and charter services across Australia...
, an Australian charter airline IATA designator - Curtiss NCCurtiss NC-References:NotesBibliography* Holmes, Tony. Jane's Vintage Aircraft Recognition Guide. London: Harper Collins, 2005. ISBN 0-0071-9292-4.* Steirman, Hy and Glenn D. Kittler. The First Transatlantic Flight, 1919, . New York: Richardson & Sterman, 1986. ISBN 0-931933-19-0.* Wagner, Ray. American...
, an American flying boat nicknamed the "Nancy boat" - NC-4NC-4The NC-4 was a Curtiss NC flying boat which was designed by Glenn Curtiss and his team, and manufactured by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company. In May 1919, the NC-4 became the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, starting in the United States and making the crossing as far as Lisbon,...
, the first aircraft to cross the atlantic (with multiple stops) - NC, the beginning of registries for American civil aircraft
- NC, an international maritime distress signalDistress signalA distress signal is an internationally recognized means for obtaining help. Distress signals take the form of or are commonly made by using radio signals, displaying a visually detected item or illumination, or making an audible sound, from a distance....
Science and technology
- Effective number of codonsEffective number of codonsEffective number of codons is a measure to study the state of codon usage biases in genes and genomes. The way that ENC is computed has obvious similarities to the computation of effective population size in population genetics...
, a measure to study the state of codon usage biases in genes - Nanocoulomb, an SI unit of electric charge
- Nasal cannulaNasal cannulaThe nasal cannula is a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help. This device consists of a plastic tube which fits behind the ears, and a set of two prongs which are placed in the nostrils. Oxygen flows from these prongs...
, a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen - Neural crestNeural crestNeural crest cells are a transient, multipotent, migratory cell population unique to vertebrates that gives rise to a diverse cell lineage including melanocytes, craniofacial cartilage and bone, smooth muscle, peripheral and enteric neurons and glia....
, a transient component of the ectoderm - Not Connected, an unconnected pin in electronic equipment (or no connection)
- Normally closed, a switch where the default position is closed
- Numerical controlNumerical controlNumerical control refers to the automation of machine tools that are operated by abstractly programmed commands encoded on a storage medium, as opposed to controlled manually via handwheels or levers, or mechanically automated via cams alone...
, a method of automatic operation of machine tools - NC (complexity)NC (complexity)In complexity theory, the class NC is the set of decision problems decidable in polylogarithmic time on a parallel computer with a polynomial number of processors. In other words, a problem is in NC if there exist constants c and k such that it can be solved in time O using O parallel processors...
Nick's Class, the set of decision problems decidable in polylogarithmic time on a parallel computer with a polynomial number of processors - National coarse, a Unified Thread Standard for screw, nut, and bolts
- Nanocapsule
- Noise Curve, a graphic representation of sound pressure levels relative to human hearing perception
Other uses
- NC, no comment
- NC-17, Motion Picture Association of America film rating system code indicating that children under 17 are not admitted
- National CertificateNational CertificateNational Certificate is the name of an educational award in a number of countries, although the actual merit of award is not always the same.-Ireland:...
, name of an educational award in various countries including IrelandRepublic of IrelandIreland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
and ScotlandScotlandScotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the... - New CentreNew CentreNew Centre , also known as the European Social Liberal Party is a centre-right political party in France, formed by the members of the Union for French Democracy – including a majority of former parliamentarians – who did not agree with François Bayrou's...
, a political party in France - Nathan ConnollyNathan ConnollyNathan Connolly is a Northern Irish musician, who is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for alternative rock band Snow Patrol.-Early life:...
, lead guitarist for Snow Patrol - The Nostalgia Critic, an Internet personality
- Newcomer
- Non Cognizable Offense (LAW)