### Question
Can you define what technical standard means?


### Answer
**Technical standard** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 4301*:

> given such term in section 12(d)(4) [1](#4301_1_target) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COOPERATIVE RESEARCH**

