Definition

Noun: 1. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce: NTIS is a specific federal agency. It is part of the Technology Administration (a former division of the Department of Commerce). 2. A primary information resource: Its core function is to serve as a central source and repository for a wide range of information resulting from government-funded work.

Usage

• NTIS collects, preserves, and disseminates scientific, technical, engineering, and business-related information.
• Researchers and businesses often search the NTIS database for government reports and data.
• The acronym "NTIS" is typically used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this U.S. government agency.

Examples

• "The full technical report on the project is available through NTIS."
• "You can order the publication from the NTIS website."
• "Many federally funded studies are archived by NTIS."

Advanced Usage

• "NTIS database/collection": Refers to the vast digital and physical library of documents maintained by the agency.
  • Example: "The patent search included a review of prior art in the NTIS database."
• "NTIS report number": A unique identifier assigned to each document in the NTIS collection, used for citation and retrieval.
  • Example: "Please cite this source using its NTIS report number: PB2024-123456."

Variants and Related Words

• NTIS is an acronym for the National Technical Information Service. The full name is often used in formal or explanatory contexts.
• Government agency: The broader category to which NTIS belongs.
• Repository / Clearinghouse: Terms describing its function as a central storage and distribution point for information.

Synonyms

• Information resource
• Government archive (specific to its content type)
• Technical library (describing one of its primary functions)

Notes

• "NTIS" is almost always used as a singular proper noun (e.g., "NTIS is," not "NTIS are").
• It refers specifically to the United States agency. Similar organizations in other countries have different names.
• While historically part of the Technology Administration, references to its parent structure may vary as government organizations evolve.

Noun

1. an agency in the Technology Administration that is a primary resource for government-funded scientific and technical and engineering and business related information