ISO is derived from the Greek 'isos', meaning equal.
What is the Greek word of ISO?
ISO is derived from the Greek root "isos", which means equal. Thus, no matter what country or language, the short form is always pronounced the same - ISO standards.
What does ISO mean in history?
The name, "ISO" is not an acronym but was derived from the Greek word "isos" meaning "equal". (The relation to standards is that if two objects meet the same standard, they should be equal.)
Who introduced ISO?
the International Organization for Standardization. Founded in 1947 by a group of delegates from 25 countries, the 67 original technical committees of ISO came together with a unified goal of ensuring products and services are safe, reliable, and of good quality.