National Technical Information Service
- proper noun
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Servicio Nacional de Información Técnica
- Many important U.S. government studies are archived by the National Technical Information Service.
Examples
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The National Technical Information Service maintains a vast database of scientific and engineering research.
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The National Technical Information Service provides access to a wealth of research data.
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Researchers often rely on the National Technical Information Service for access to technical documents and reports.
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Have you checked the National Technical Information Service for the latest reports?
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The National Technical Information Service provides access to a wealth of scientific research for both researchers and the public.
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If you need detailed reports on government-funded projects, the National Technical Information Service is the best place to find them.
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Many engineers rely on the National Technical Information Service to obtain critical technical data and analysis.
Synonyms
A U.S. government agency that gives access to scientific, technical, and business information
Surface Forms
Morphology
national + technical + information + service
The headword is a compositional proper name whose parts—'national' (government-level), 'technical' (specialized), 'information' (data/knowledge) and 'service' (organization)—combine to clearly denote a government organization that provides technical information. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words can readily infer this core meaning (even if they might not know the specific U.S.-government scope or exact remit).
Etymology
National Technical Information Service is a literal name: National means it covers the whole country, Technical refers to science and engineering, and Information Service means a place that collects and shares documents. So it is a U.S. government 'service' that stores and provides government-funded scientific and technical reports.
