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INMS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Institute for National Measurement Standards
1, record 1, English, Institute%20for%20National%20Measurement%20Standards
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- INMS 1, record 1, English, INMS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Institute for National Measurement Standards(INMS) is Canada's national metrology institute(NMI). In accordance with the National Research Council Act, it is charged with the responsibility to investigate and determine standards and methods of measurement. The Institute carries out a wide range of research and service activities to fulfill this responsibility and support the Canadian innovation system. 1, record 1, English, - Institute%20for%20National%20Measurement%20Standards
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Institut des étalons nationaux de mesure
1, record 1, French, Institut%20des%20%C3%A9talons%20nationaux%20de%20mesure
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IÉNM 1, record 1, French, I%C3%89NM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut des étalons nationaux de mesure (IÉNM) est l'institut national de métrologie du Canada. Selon la Loi sur le Conseil national de recherches, cet institut est chargé d'étudier et de déterminer les étalons et les méthodes de mesure. L'institut entreprend un grand nombre d'activités de recherche et de service nécessaires pour s'acquitter de cette responsabilité et pour soutenir le système canadien d'innovation. 1, record 1, French, - Institut%20des%20%C3%A9talons%20nationaux%20de%20mesure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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