National Science Foundation

Definitions of National Science Foundation
  1. noun
    an independent agency of the federal government responsible for the promotion of progress in science and engineering by supporting programs in research and education
    synonyms: NSF
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    type of:
    independent agency
    an agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments
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