English > Technology Administration: 1 sense > noun 1, groupMeaning | 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. |
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Part of | Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, Commerce, DoC | The United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office) |
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Parts | National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST | An agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs |
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National Technical Information Service, NTIS | An agency in the Technology Administration that is a primary resource for government-funded scientific and technical and engineering and business related information |
Broader | agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority | An administrative unit of government |
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