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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 flooding event
Sagittal crest, a ridge of bone running lengthwise along the midline of the top of the skull of many mammalian and primate skullsAcronyms
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

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"

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

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

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