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iso-

(word root) equal

Examples of words with the root iso-: isometric

ISO

(ī′ĕs-ō′)

An organization, the International Organization for Standardization, that sets standards in many businesses and technologies, including computing and communications.

[From Greek īsos, equal.]

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ISO

(ˈaɪsəʊ)

(Units) International Organization for Standardization

[Greek isos equal; often wrongly thought to be an abbreviation for International Standards Organization]

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ISO

International Standardization Organization.

iso-

a combining form meaning “equal”: isochromatic; in chemistry, used in the names of substances that are isomeric with the substance denoted by the base word: isocyanic acid.

Also, esp. before a vowel, is-.

[< Greek, comb. form of ísos equal]

Translations

ISO

N ABBR =International Standards Organization → OIN f

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It's a neat illustration of ISO's role, but in truth, global standards are becoming increasingly important for the recycling industry that is constantly globalising, with materials being shipped around the world.

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"We are extremely pleased to have achieved compliance with ISO 14001-2004 in Brampton," says Steve Skurnac, president of Noranda Recycling.

Noranda recycling receives ISO certification

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was founded in Geneva in 1947.

Implementing an ISO 9001 quality management system in a multispecialty clinic

The next meeting of ISO TC 6 will be hosted by the United States in Atlanta, November 13-17, 2006.

ISO TC6 meeting serves global industry

ISO became concerned that silica or mixed dust claims "looked a lot to us like asbestos.

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The group felt that ISO 15489 provides a strategic platform from which to launch this effort, as it not only presents a model for effective records management practices, but also represents a sterling example of the effectiveness of collaboration between the archives and records management communities--which is especially important in a country with a strong archival tradition.

A national response to ISO 15489: a case study of the Jamaican experience: a group of records management professionals in Jamaica joined forces to determine how they could best use ISO 15489, the international records management standard, to advance RIM

In 1996, the International Organization for Standardization published its first series of standards for managing environmental incidents--namely ISO 14001, ISO 14004, ISO 14010, ISO 14011 and ISO 14012--to help companies implement EMSs to meet the ever-increasing challenges of effective environmental management.

ISO 14000--a profitable investment? Environmental management systems are not just for high-risk polluters anymore. As stakeholder interest in environmental management increases, it's worth considering whether ISO certification will add value to your company

Having a shelter set up that quickly is a real improvement over the current shelter that is contained in two ISO containers, Reichard said.

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At a breakfast symposium held on March 30, Scott Salmirs, the organization's president, spoke about the benefits of the ISO certification for the property management community.

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"We offer independent component suppliers access to a state-of-the-art lab that meets ISO standards at a very competitive cost," said Thomas R.