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National Institute of Standards and Technology Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Noun
1. an agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs
(synonym) NIST
(hypernym) agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority
(part-holonym) Technology Administration
Noun
1. an agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs
(synonym) NIST
(hypernym) agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority
(part-holonym) Technology Administration
National Institute of Standards and Technology Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
United States governmental body that provides assistance in developing standards. Formerly the National Bureau of Standards. [Source: MALAMUD]
United States governmental body that provides assistance in developing standards. Formerly the National Bureau of Standards. [Source: MALAMUD]
National Institute of Standards and Technology Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), known between 1901–1988 as the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce. The institute's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
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