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NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

What does NIST mean?

Abbreviation for: National Institute of Standards and Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), founded in 1901, is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST is not a regulatory agency but provides standards, measurements, and technical support for a wide range of technologies.
Numerous products and services are based on the technologies, measurements, and standards provided by NIST, including smart grids, electronic health records, atomic clocks, cutting-edge nanomaterials, computer chips, and global communications networks.
NIST's mission is to promote the innovation and competitiveness of the U.S. economy through the advancement of measurement technology, standards, and technologies. NIST's core competencies are measurement technology, rigorous record-keeping, and the development and use of standards.