Globally Unique Identifier

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

GUID

NIST SP 800-73-4, NIST SP 800-85B

Definition(s):

An identifier formatted following special conventions to support uniqueness within an organization and across all organizations creating identifiers. See Section 3.1.3 for the conventions.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-126 Rev. 3 under Globally unique identifier
NIST SP 800-126 Rev. 2 under Globally unique identifier

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Information Technology Laboratory

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Globally Unique Identifier

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