National Academy of Sciences
- National Academy of Sciences
noun
an honorary American society of scientists created by President Lincoln during the American Civil War
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a private organization, created by an act of Congress (1863), that furthers science and advises the U.S. government on scientific and technical issues.
Abbr.: N.A.S., NAS
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