Crest
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2008-07-03T12:53:54Z
Nicolas1981
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Prathap Tharyan seems related to CREST syndrome, but out of place here
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'''Crest''' may refer to:
==In science==
*[[Crest (bird)]], the distinctive head plumage exhibited by birds such as cockatoos
*A chicken crest or [[cockscomb]]
*[[Crest (physics)]], the section of a wave that rises above an undisturbed position
*[[Crest factor]], a dimensionless number quantifying the shapes of waves
*[[Crest (hydrology)]], in [[hydrology]], the highest level above a certain point (the datum point, or reference point) that a river will reach in a certain amount of time. This term is usually limited to a [[flood]]ing event
* [[Sagittal crest]], a ridge of bone running lengthwise along the midline of the top of the skull of many mammalian and primate skulls
;Acronyms
*[[Center for Research in Economics and Statistics]] (Paris)
* CREST syndrome, a limited form of the disease [[scleroderma]]
*[[CREST Newcastle]], the Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering Studies
*[[Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology]], Loughborough University, UK
*[[Centralized Research Support & Training]], Office of Research, Christian Medical College, Vellore, INDIA
==In popular culture==
* [[The Crest]], a gothic metal band from Oslo, Norway
* Crests (Digimon), fictional items from the TV show ''[[Digimon Adventure]]'', allowing Digimon to Digivolve into Ultimate
* [[Crest (band)]], late-1990s noise pop band
* [[The Crests]], late-1950s pop music band whose big hit was "Sixteen Candles"
==In commerce==
*[[Crest (toothpaste)]], the brand of toothpaste, that has been extended into a dental care brand in Canada, the USA, and the United Kingdom
*[[Crest Audio]], an American manufacturer of power amplifiers and mixing consoles
==Places==
*[[Crest, California]], an unincorporated community located in San Diego County, California
*[[Crest Theatre]], a historic theatre located in downtown Sacramento, California
*[[Crest, Drôme]], a commune of the [[Drôme]] ''département'' in France
==Miscellaneous==
*[[CREST Certified Consultant]], Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers
*[[Crest Animation Studios]], an animation studio from India
*[[Crest (furniture)]], the top edge of a chair back or other similar furniture piece
*[[Crest (heraldry)]], a symbol or component of heraldic displays that stands atop a knight's helmet
*[[CREST (declassified documents)]], the ''CIA Records Search Tool'', a CIA database of declassified intelligence documents
*[[CREST]], a dematerialized securities depository and settlement service of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, operated by [[CRESTCo Ltd]]
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