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numerical control

–noun Computers.
control of a machine tool, or other device used in a manufacturing process, by a computer, other control circuitry, or recorded digital commands.

Origin:
1950–55


numerically controlled, adjective
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numerical control  
n.  Control of a process or machine by encoded commands that are commonly prepared by a computer.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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