| Acronym | Meaning |
| NIST | National Institute Of Standards And Technology (formerly NBS) |
| ARXPD | Angle Resolved X-ray Photoelectron Diffraction |
| BMA | British Medical Association |
| NDT | Nondestructive Testing |
| NCV | Nerve Conduction Velocity |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| CCE | Charge Composition Explorer |
| AMOSC | Australian Marine Oil Spill Center |
| FACE | Free Air Controlled Enrichment Program |
| TARP | Technical Assistance Response Program |