ISOISO /ˌaɪ es ˈəʊ, ˈaɪsəʊ-oʊ/ noun1COMMERCEORGANIZATIONSthe name used internationally for the International Organization for Standardization, whose purpose is to establish international standards for services, goods and industrial methods 2ISO 9000COMMERCE the ISO’s quality standard for companies producing goodsThe process of qualifying for ISO 9000 will improve organizations’ quality systems.
3ISO 9001/9002COMMERCE the ISO’s quality standards for companies providing servicesThe bank’s clearing system was the first in the world to be awarded an ISO 9002 certificate.