nist.gov operates primarily as a government website, focusing on federal research & standards. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce. It promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology, including maintaining the official U.S. time and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). It is operated by National Institute of Standards and Technology, a subsidiary of U.S. Department of Commerce.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases and educational platforms, providing a broader range of services.
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Highly Established
nist.gov is a well-established platform operated by National Institute of Standards and Technology. Top 1,000 global website, 28 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
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"domain": "nist.gov",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
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"summary": "The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce. It promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology, including maintaining the official U.S. time and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD).",
"operator": "National Institute of Standards and Technology",
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"facts": {
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