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National Institute for Standards and Technology

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Develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof-of concept implementations, and technical analyses to advance the development and productive use of information technology Scope Note: NIST is a US government entity that creates mandatory standards that are followed by federal agencies and those doing business with them.

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Variants

acronym
NIST
plural
National Institute for Standards and Technologies
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National Institute for Standards and Technology's
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National Institute for Standards and Technologies'