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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

A measurement standards laboratory, otherwise known as a National Metrological Institute (NMI), which is an non-regulatory agency that promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.