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Its mission is: {{cquote|Promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quali
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The '''National Institute of Standards and Technology''', often abbreviated '''NIST''', is a [[United States]] government-funded scientific research agency.  NIST is part of the [[Department of Commerce]], and has branches located in [[Colorado]] and [[Maryland]].   
 
The '''National Institute of Standards and Technology''', often abbreviated '''NIST''', is a [[United States]] government-funded scientific research agency.  NIST is part of the [[Department of Commerce]], and has branches located in [[Colorado]] and [[Maryland]].   
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{{cquote|Promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.|||[http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/nandyou.cfm NIST]}}
    
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