ISO

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abbreviation

International Organization for Standardization; International Standards Organization

iso-

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combining form

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“ISO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ISO. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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