National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
A scientific and technical agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, working in measurement science, standards and technology. Check original documents and distinguish their scope from third-party claims.
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About the organization
NIST's institutional description identifies it as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and describes work in measurement science, standards and technology. Its measurements and technical work concern fields ranging from small devices to large engineering and communication systems.
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