5CC

5CC is an alphanumeric designation used in multiple contexts, with no single universally recognized meaning. In measurement and engineering contexts, “5 cc” or “5 cm^3” denotes five cubic centimeters, a unit of volume equal to about five milliliters. This measure is commonly encountered in medicine for dosing, in pharmacology, and in small-engine specifications where precise displacement is relevant.

In the realm of higher education and regional collaboration, 5CC is sometimes used as shorthand for the Five College Consortium, a cooperative alliance among five colleges in western Massachusetts. The consortium unites Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst to coordinate cross-registration, library resources, and joint programs, enabling students to access courses and services across member institutions.

Other uses of the 5CC designation may exist, including product names, project codes, or organizational abbreviations specific to a local context. Because the meaning depends heavily on context, it is important to consider the field, location, and accompanying terminology when encountering the term 5CC.