NIST n 1: an agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs [syn: {National Institute of Standards and Technology}, {NIST}]
National Institute of Standards and Technology National Bureau of Standards NIST <body> (NIST, formerly the National Bureau of Standards) A United States governmental body that helps develop {standards} including {FIPS}. NIST Home (http://nist.gov/). (2003-06-04)
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology (org., USA)