National Institute of Standards and Technology

Definitions of National Institute of Standards and Technology
  1. noun
    an agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs
    synonyms: NIST
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    type of:
    agency, authority, bureau, federal agency, government agency, office
    an administrative unit of government
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