Meaning & use

NC

abbreviation·Everyday

An abbreviation for North Carolina, a state on the eastern coast of the United States.

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Our package shipped from a distribution warehouse located just outside Charlotte, NC.

She grew up in NC before moving to Boston for college.

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NC is the official U.S. Postal Service abbreviation for North Carolina and is used mainly in addresses and mailing.

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