nist (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *NIST*:
NOUN	group	NIST, National Institute of Standards and Technology	an agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs

NIST > pronunciation
Sounds	nih'st
Rhymes	abortionist ... Zionist: 245 rhymes with ihst...

English > *NIST*: 1 sense > noun 1, group
Meaning	An agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs.
Synonym	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Part of	Technology Administration	An agency in the Department of Commerce that works with United States industries to promote competitiveness and maximize / maximize the impact of technology on economic growth
Broader	agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority	An administrative unit of government
Spanish	National Institute of Standards and Technology

HyperDic: nist