NIST

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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Noun
1. an agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs
(synonym) National Institute of Standards and Technology
(hypernym) agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority
(part-holonym) Technology Administration

v. nest, build a nest

National Institute of Standards and Technology

An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that develops and promotes measurements, standards and technology. NIST manages the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.