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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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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

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National Institute of Standards and Technology

<body> (NIST, formerly the National Bureau of Standards) A United States governmental body that helps develop standards including FIPS.
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(2003-06-04)

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