NCR

NCR is an acronym that can refer to several distinct concepts. The most common are a geographical designation known as the National Capital Region and a multinational technology company formerly known as National Cash Register. It can also denote a non-conformance report in manufacturing and quality management.

National Capital Region is a term used in several countries to describe the metropolitan area surrounding a capital city. In India, the Delhi National Capital Region includes the union territory of Delhi and parts of surrounding states to coordinate planning and development. In the Philippines, Metro Manila is officially designated as the National Capital Region. The exact boundaries and governance vary, and the term is primarily used for planning, statistical, and administrative purposes rather than as a single sovereign authority.

NCR Corporation is a United States–based technology company known for financial and retail technology, including automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals, software, and related services for banks and retailers. It traces its origins to the 1880s as National Cash Register, a manufacturer of cash registers that expanded into broader computing and systems solutions.

In manufacturing and quality management, an NCR, or non-conformance report, documents a deviation from specified requirements. It is used to trigger investigations, approvals, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence and to support audits and compliance.