National Science Foundation

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Definition

Proper noun: - An independent U.S. government agency: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is a federal agency tasked with advancing science and engineering. Its primary mission is to promote progress by funding research and education programs across these fields.

Usage
  • The term National Science Foundation is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this agency. It is often abbreviated as NSF.
  • It is typically used in formal, academic, governmental, and scientific contexts when discussing research funding, grants, policy, or scientific advancement.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "NSF-funded": An adjective describing research, projects, or positions supported by the National Science Foundation.
    • She leads an NSF-funded laboratory focusing on materials science.
Variants and Related Words
  • NSF: The standard and widely used acronym for the National Science Foundation.
  • Granting agency: A general term for an organization that provides funds for research, of which the NSF is a prime example in the U.S.
Synonyms
  • Research funding agency: A descriptive synonym highlighting its primary function.
  • Federal science agency: A synonym emphasizing its governmental role and scientific focus.

Note: There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this proper noun, as it is the name of a specific institution.

Noun
  1. an independent agency of the federal government responsible for the promotion of progress in science and engineering by supporting programs in research and education

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