pigeon (plural pigeons) One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species. A person who is a target or victim of a confidence game. Synonyms (bird): columbid , columbiform (Columbiformes), culver, dove (person who is a target or victim of a confidence game): dupe, fish, mark, mug, sucker, rube, stiff
The NIIN is the invariable part of the NSN, and it remains associated with the item of supply concept throughout its life cycle. However, the NSC may change if there is a change to the classification structure. NSNs are usually assigned to items that are needed on a recurring basis.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), known between 1901 and 1988 as the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), is a measurement standards laboratory, also known as a National Metrological Institute (NMI), which is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce.