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Standard Industrial Classification

The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is a system for classifying industries by a four-digit code as a method of standardizing industry classification for statistical purposes across agencies. Established in the United States in 1937, it is used by government agencies to classify industry areas. Similar SIC systems are also used by agencies in…

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Standard Industrial Classification

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related to history · 13
Standard Industrial Classification → Census Bureau, Central Statistical Board, Economic Census, Further, Industrial Statistics, Industries, Interdepartmental Committee, It, List, SIC, The, The SIC, United States
see also · 9
Standard Industrial Classification → Classification, ClassificationUnited Kingdom Standard Industrial, Economic ActivitiesIndustry Classification Benchmark, ICB, Industry Classification StandardAustralian, Merchant, New Zealand Standard Industrial, North American Industry Classification, SystemInternational Standard Industrial ClassificationGlobal
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Standard Industrial Classification → In, SIC, Thus, United States

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