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Noun

1. 1
   Initialism of numerically controlled oscillator. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
2. 2
   Initialism of non-commissioned officer. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

   "There was for some reason a shortage not only of regular private soldiers but of officers and NCOs."

Synonyms

All synonyms

acting corporalacting sergeantcenturionchief warrant officercolor sergeantcorporal

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"There was for some reason a shortage not only of regular private soldiers but of officers and NCOs."

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