National Institute of Standards and Technology
n : an agency in the Technology Administration that makes
measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or
government programs [syn: {NIST}]
National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST, formerly the National Bureau of Standards) A
United States governmental body that helps develop
{standards} including {FIPS}.
{NIST Home (http://www.nist.gov/)}.
(2003-06-04)