ISO

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. incentive stock option.

2. the numerical exposure index of a photographic film, used to indicate the light sensitivity of the film's emulsion.

3. in search of: (used inclassified ads ).

   ISO roommate for a 2 bed/1 bath apartment.

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ISO ² American  

Trademark.

1. International Organization for Standardization: an international nongovernmental organization that issues standards across a variety of industries.

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iso ³ American  

[ahy-soh] / ˈaɪ soʊ /

noun

PLURAL

isos

1. Television Slang. isolated camera.

2. Sports.

   1. Basketball. a play in which an offensive player and a single defender are isolated and must play one-on-one.

   2. Football. a play in which a fullback acts as a blocker for the halfback.

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iso- ⁴ American  

1. a combining form meaning “equal,” used in the formation of compound words: isochromatic; in chemistry, used in the names of substances which are isomeric with the substance denoted by the base word: isocyanic acid.

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iso- ¹ British  

combining form

1. equal or identical

   isomagnetic

2. indicating that a chemical compound is an isomer of a specified compound

   isobutane

   isocyanic acid

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ISO ² British  

/ aɪsaʊ /

noun

1. International Organization for Standardization

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Etymology

Origin of iso³

By shortening; -o

Origin of iso-⁴

From Greek, combining form of ísos “equal”

Example Sentences

GHG Protocol recently partnered with the International Organization for Standardization, known as ISO, to “harmonize” their frameworks for emissions accounting and develop a unified global standard for greenhouse gas accounting, including on supply chain—or Scope 3—emissions reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal

CalRecycle’s latest attempt at rules to implement the state’s plastic waste law is under fire — including for its decision to use ISO guidelines on hazardous waste that cost nearly $200 to access.

From Los Angeles Times

“The draft calls on aligning facilities with this ISO standard,” said Monica Wilson, senior director of global programs at the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives.

From Los Angeles Times

“That ISO standard is not about recycling. It’s not about chemical recycling, it’s just not an appropriate comparison for us to be referring to.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The ISO standard for the operation of facilities does address some of the best practices that would help to ameliorate and measure those impacts. ... It is meant to be one of multiple criteria that can be utilized as a measure and to help set a floor but not a ceiling,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times