### Question
What does technical standard mean?


### Answer
**Technical standard** has the following meaning 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**

